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Atacamite from Mina la Farola, Copiapo, Atacama Desert, Chile (Type Locality for Atacamite)

 
Atacamite from Mina la Farola, Copiapo, Atacama Desert, Chile (Type Locality for Atacamite)

Atacamite from Mina la Farola, Copiapo, Atacama Desert, Chile (Type Locality for Atacamite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 25124
Mineral:Atacamite
Locality:Mina la Farola, Copiapo, Atacama Desert, Chile (Type Locality for Atacamite)
Description:Translucent crystals of green atacamite up to 4 mm with overgrowth of a water-clear mineral (gypsum? aragonite?) and minor blue-green chrysocolla. Looks amazing under magnification.
Overall Size:5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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