Cuprian Adamite (rare)

Item Description

Gorgeous and lustrous, translucent, intergrown, blue-green cuprian adamite botryoids are aesthetically nested in contrasting gossan matrix. This very showy specimen is from a recent, 2006, and small find at the Brenner Mine at Dal'negorsk. The Brenner Mine is the oldest upper workings of the Verchniy Mine. The fine color is reminiscent of classic kelly-blue smithsonite, excepting the crystal form. Seldom on the market. From an old stash. Valued at $200