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Adamite

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Description
Locality: 
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.4 × 3 × 1.2 cm
Description

A nice little specimen of gemmy yellow green crystals of adamite contrasting nicely with the limonite matrix. Classic locality

Matrix: 
Limonite
Condition
Main Display: 
Excellent
Lustre: 
Glassy
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
Peter Crozier Minerals