Adamite is named after the mineralogist Gilbert Joseph Adam (French scientist), who described the mineral first. The names of Adamite are found: Adamine, Kuproadamite, Cobaltoadampt and Allnvent. This mineral was attributed to zinc hydroxylarsenates. It has different colors: white, yellowish, greenish and purple, as well as Adamit's glass luster. Its hardness is 3.5 g/cm3; its density is 4.3-4.4 g/cm3.
The main deposits of Adamite are found in: USA, Mexico, Colombia, France, Chile, England, Turkey, Greece, Italy and other countries.
Colored Adamite
The natural color of adamite is bright, juicy shades of yellow, yellowish-brown and yellow-green. However, there are colorless, pinkish, purple and brownish adamites of uneven color. The abundance of copper, which partially or completely replaces zinc atoms in the molecule, makes adamite bright green with a light blue hue, but weakens the characteristic glass luster.
Medesoderzhaschy, but not devoid of zinc adamite is called kuproadamite. If zinc in adamite is completely replaced by copper, the mineral becomes emerald-green olivenite, and its crystals sometimes grow with needle brushes resembling sea urchins.
Cobaltoadamite (especially with a small admixture of manganese) is beautiful smooth transitions of color from pink to purple, lilac and purple. Impurity iron makes additional adjustments to the color characteristics of adamite.
Adamite jewelry and its price:
Adamite is a rare stone in the jewelry world, so it is highly valued by collectors all over the world. Jewelry with Adamite is similar to diamond jewelry. Adamit's absorbing spectrum consists of two lines, one of which has an offset of 2 standard units. It differs from the diamond by a deeper blueish tone, and most importantly by the absence of graphite inclusions. It is most difficult to diagnose the stones in yellow and red colors, as it is necessary to make spectral and radiographic analysis.
Magical properties of adamite:
Adamite as a talisman helps to make the right decision in difficult moments. Makes its owner confident, gives him peace of mind. He tries to make people around him sympathize with his owner.
Adamite is able to give answers to questions posed to him by its owner. The stone especially likes those questions which are connected with the future owner. In order for Adamin to become a real visionary, it is necessary to work with him beforehand to achieve the full arrangement of the stone.
Therapeutic properties of Adamite:
Therapeutic properties of Adamite include the ability to help its owner to get rid of diseases such as allergic rash, neurodermatitis and just youthful eels. It has the power to improve metabolism, to resolve problems with urine and faeces, can help in the removal of toxins from the body. To rid the body of toxins recommended to wear a bracelet of silver with inserts and Adamite. If the stone is framed in gold, it will improve blood circulation and restore the functions of the cardiovascular system.
Adamite astrology:
The properties of Adamite are contraindicated to those who were born under the protection of airmarks (Libra, Twins and Aquarius) and watermarks (Cancer, Fish and Scorpion). They will become scattered and scared, even mystical to the point of absurdity.
Adamite patronizes the signs of Fire: Aries, Sagittarius and the Lion - he will neutralize their high fever, make them more balanced and restrained, increase the level of intelligence and logical thinking.
Earth signs (Capricorn, Virgo and Taurus) can also wear jewelry with Adamite. He will soften these rational and practical faces, giving them dreaminess and romanticism, as well as help to reveal and develop creative talents.
Interesting fact:
Indian priests have been using Adamite since ancient times to perform magical rituals and travel to the astral world. In the burning fire rushed a special selection of herbs, fragrant smoke inhaled during the whole ceremony. Adamit's balloon was placed in the mouth to be carried to the world of the dead, as well as to the future or the past. The priests were confident that Adamite, during his astral journey, was protecting the soul from threats from the outside and helping it to return to its body by pointing its way back.
Adamite in the form of beads was hoping, in the process of sacrifice, for the human victim, that the stone would help to get into the afterlife and not get lost on the way.