SKU: S_00055
A specimen of the rarer, manganese-rich variety of adamite from a classic location. It features a centrally positioned, glassy crystal with a distinct violet-pink color, emerging from a brown matrix. The morphology of the main crystal and smaller side crystals is sharp, and their transparency is high, which is clearly visible under magnification. An additional, very attractive feature of the specimen is its strong, bright green fluorescence under UV light. Main Features: violet-pink color (manganese variety); high transparency and luster; strong green fluorescence in UV; contrasting matrix; classic location. Condition: Very good. The main adamite crystal is excellently exposed and preserved.
Price: 39 EUR (169 PLN)
Availability: In stock
Location: Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Size: 15 x 10 x 10 mm
Weight: 1 g
Chemical formula: Zn₂(AsO₄)(OH)
Crystal system: Orthorhombic
Mohs hardness: 3.5