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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. 31020
Mineral:Atacamite
Locality:Mina la Farola, Copiapo, Atacama Desert, Chile (Type Locality for Atacamite)
Description:Sparkling crystals of translucent green atacamite on light-colored matrix. Looks beautiful under magnification: brilliant green transparent crystals.
Overall Size:7x3x3 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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