Adamite (var: Cuprian)

Verkhnii Mine, Dal'negorsk, Kavalerovo Mining District, Primorskiy Kray, Far-Eastern Region, Russia
Small Cabinet, 7.3 x 5.6 x 2.1 cm
Start Time: 05/19/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/26/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Richly colored, spherical aggregates of Cuprian Adamite sit on beautifully contrasting gossan matrix. The color is a strong blue tone with little to no green that we're more use to seeing form this locality. The Adamites have a vitreous luster and just sparkle. Reminiscent of the best Cuprian Adamites from anywhere in the world with regard to color. It is amazing that in a country as large as Russia, there are only two known localities for Adamite, both at Dal'Negorsk. If you ever wanted one of these (they came out over 20 years ago), don't miss this chance as there are very few available these days.

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