Crystal Database

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Adamite

Adamite is a zinc arsenate hydroxide mineral and is typically found above zinc ore deposits. Adamite is often yellow in colour, sometimes with green due to copper inclusions.

Adamite is usually found in crumbly Limonite matrixes, and specimens are sought by collectors due to the bright green fluorescence under UV light.

Metaphysical Properties

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Adamite assists with inner strength and courage, balancing the emotions under guidance of the intellect.

Adamite assists those seeking communication with spirit, facilitating increased awareness and clarity of connection.

Adamite supports the strengthening of psychic barriers, and is suited to those working in social and health care.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Adamite is useful for disorders of the heart, lungs, throat.

Adamite has been used to treat cyclical emotional disorders associated with hormonal change, such as seasonal affective and menstrual cycles.

Colour:

yellow, green, pink, purple, colourless, white, or red

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Class:

Phosphate, Arsenate

Group:

Orthorhombic

Formations:

wedge-like prisms typically in druses and radiating clusters - also smooth botryoidal masses

Localities:

Greece, Chile, UK, France, USA

Chemical Composition:

Zn₂AsO₄OH

Hardness:

3.5

Lustre:

vitreous to adamantine, translucent to transparent

Cleavage:

perfect in two directions

Varieties:

Cobalt Adamite, Copper Adamite

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.