Adamite - classic Mexican
stock #16.1-147
Mina Ojuela, Mapimi
Durango,
Mexico
6.3 x 4.7 x 4.6 CM (cabinet)
price: $950
Fall 22
A killer hemisphere of green Adamite crystals resting on a second generation of red-brown Adamite and Calcite. An older piece from Mina Ojuela which has produced so many great Adamites in a wide array of forms. One of the most sought after is the compound ball or hemisphere form. This ball is large (almost 4 CM across) with fine luster as seen. One side shows the rounded faces of the cluster of Adamite crystals that form the ball. The opposite side is completely different, it is concave to flattish with a rim of sharper more defined prismatic crystal that have extra bright luster. The Matrix is the usual gossan but well covered with sharp Adamite crystals that seem to be included by some of the Hematite giving a reddish color. The ball itself is vividly fluorescent and all is in fine condition.
Super esthetic, a brilliant and rich Rosasite specimen from the famed Mina Ojuela. An outstanding example of this colorful Copper specie. A thumb-like projection of matrix extends out of an open cavity and is thickly decorated with blue-green balls of Rosasite and sheaves of clear Hemimorphite blades with sparkling small Calcite crystals. In perfect condition the vivid color and bright luster are top shelf. Most Mina Ojuela (and other localities) Rosasites are velvety to dull in luster. This piece with the addition of the Calcite next to and on top of some Rosasites is extra bright and eye-catching in person. The matrix gives a fine contrast.
Mimetite with minor Wulfenite
stock #22.1-127
Mina Ojuela, Mapimi
Durango,
Mexico
4.9 x 3.2 x 2.6 CM (miniature)
price: $500
Fall 22
Large (for the specie) and well-isolated balls of Mimetite in an attractive cluster. From the great Mina Ojuela, the larger balls exceed 1 CM in diameter and have excellent color and satiny luster. Some tiny pointed habit orange Wulfenites are present as well, but this is really a Mimetite in fine classic form. In excellent condition (no visible damage or bruising) this is a choice piece from the 1980 vintage finds that is not like any of the more recent Mimetites from here.
Paradamite on Smithsonite
stock #21.1-506
Mina Ojuela, Mapimi
Durango,
Mexico
8.8 x 6.7 x 5.7 CM (cabinet)
price: $730
Fall 22
A blocky matrix hosts a well-crystallized patch of creamy Smithsonite crystals mixed with bright lemon-yellow and orange Paradamites. A choice and colorful specimen that shows this rare specie very well. Paradamite from Ojuela is considered to be the world’s best, it is a highly sought after uncommon specie. These crystals reach to 8MM in size and are in excellent condition, the Smithsonite adds a nice contrast. Matrix on this piece is a sold blocky type that is not the crumbly and fragile sort. This looks fine by naked eye and is amazing under magnification. The main crystallized area on the matrix is 5.5 CM across. A very good value for a cabinet sized Paradamite.
Cerussite
stock #AX-29-118
Mina Ojuela, Mapimi
Durango,
Mexico
4.9 x 4 x 3.2 CM (miniature)
price: $950
Post Tucson 2022
Unusually well-formed hexagonal crystals of Cerussite in two habits on a dark sulfide matrix from Ojuela. Cerussite is incredibly rare from this famed locality. An impressive piece, these are exceptionally large and choice crystals with both the wide flattened habit and the elongated form on the same piece. Some of the larger flattened crystals also have a green coloring that is not identified but likely any of the copper/lead secondaries. The crystals do have some tiny chipping but not at all evident on display, most of what appears to be chips in the photos are actually clean crystal contacts. The elongated crystals have a dark sulfide coating so they look like black rods. From a small pocket found about 5 years ago, there were not many pieces of this quality and this is far better than most any Cerussite known from this locality, even after centuries of mining!.
Bright, sparkling and very vivid in color, this is an unusually pristine Aurichalcite/Rosasite combo from the great Mina Ojuela. Parts of the specimen are covered with fine needle Aurichalcite crystals and about half is a darker blue green of Rosasite. The Rosasite is also intergrown with Calcite and is visible inside the clear Calcite as well. This is a modern classic and very nice to see these species together in an eye-catching display.
A very fine and impressive Adamite from the famed Mina Ojuela. Aside from the rich covering of crystals, this is particularly choice due to the crystals having two colors, the core of these is a purple-magenta while the exterior is a yellow-green hue. The exterior color seems to vary depending on the light used, but the hue is more yellow than green under most lighting. Of the many colors of Adamite from Ojuela the most rare and sought after is the purple (manganoan). The combination of this with the yellow-green is quite esthetic. Most collectors agree the Adamites from this locale are the world's best and highly respected. In excellent condition and better in person.
Adamite on Gossan (Hematite)
stock #AX-19-062
Mina Ojuela, Mapimi
Durango,
Mexico
7.6 x 4.7 x 2.3 CM (cabinet)
price: $120
Late Summer 2021
Adamite crystals in pale green balls scattered on a contrasting red Gossan matrix. In fine condition as seen, the balls are in clusters and a few are fully isolated. Good sparkling luster in the spheres and with nicely fluorescent as well. Adamites from Ojuela are incredibly varied in color and habit, some forms do not exist in any other locality world wide. Modern classics this is an affordable yet very pretty specie and specimen.
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