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Adamite

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Description
Locality: 
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
15.3 × 10.5 × 6.3 cm
Description

A very large specimen - the dark orange crystals are all sharp and lustrous - they are set in the center of dark; partly black matrix. The contrast is really excellent and makes it look very eye-catching. Size and color are more uncommon! No significant damages to report.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Adamite

Formula: 
Zn2(AsO4)(OH)
Strunz: 
8.BB.30
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
3.5
Streak: 
white
Type Locality: 
Chañarcillo, Copiapó Province, Atacama Region, Chile