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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 50034
Mineral:Atacamite on Halloysite
Locality:Mina la Farola, Copiapo, Atacama Desert, Chile (Type Locality for Atacamite)
Description:Lustrous spray-shaped formations of dark green atacamite crystals to 5 mm with greenish-white hemispherical halloysite microcrystals to 0.1 mm diameter. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #629
Overall Size:9x4x4 cm
Crystals:0.1-5.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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