Adamite, Azurite, Franklinite & Calcite (rare combo) Trimingham Coll.)

Sterling Hill Mine, Ogdensburg, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Small Cabinet, 8.4 x 5.8 x 1.2 cm
Start Time: 06/29/2014 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/03/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Adamite is RARE from the famous Sterling Hill Mine and this is a rich and excellent, two-sided combination plate. Rich green to yellow-green crusts richly cover both sides along with azurite, franklinite crystals and a bit of calcite. Sold to Bob Trimingham as "cuproadamite", the mineral has been found to be adamite according to his label. Rare and excellent old-time combination material collected circa 1960, according to Bob's label. He obtained it sometime after.

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