Image: Adamite-Calcite-mz127a

Description: Adamite, Calcite Locality: Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Municipio de Mapimí, Durango, Mexico (Locality at mindat.org) Size: miniature, 5.6 x 3 x 1.8 cm Cuprian Adamite with Calcite This is a rich and colorful specimen from a small one-time find of botryoidal, intense green adamite - quite different than other adamite found at any time at this locality before or since! It is similar to old Greek material from Laurion, but the matrix is classic Ojuela mine gossan and quite distinct. An amazingly colorful specimen, from a totally unique pocket amidst all the other adamite found here! Marty's collection was world-famous for his suite of Mexican minerals but of those he was most proud of and dedicated to building the adamite suite. This is a significant pedigree for a Mexican adamite, but its a quality piece in and of itself, as well.
Title: Adamite-Calcite-mz127a
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Author: Robert M. Lavinsky
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