MINERAL OF THE QUARTER By Ronald L. Parker Senior Geologist, Senior Geologist, Borehole Image Specialists, 6564 S. Heritage Place E. Centennial, CO | ron@bhigeo.com
ADAMITE Fluorescent Lemon Drop
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Aggregate mass of sparkling, translucent lemon-yellow adamite crystals. These crystals fluoresce bright green under UV light (see next photograph). Mass stands 5 cm tall. From Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico. Photo with permission from John Betts Fine Minerals.
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