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Adamite

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Description
Locality: 
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.7 × 1.4 × 1 cm
Description

Highly lustrous and nicely sculptural cluster of adamite crystals from Mexico. The form of the specimen is definately highly aesthetic and the piece is in good condition.

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