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Atacamite and Malachite from Copiapo, Atacama Desert, Chile (Type Locality for Atacamite)

 
Atacamite and Malachite from Copiapo, Atacama Desert, Chile (Type Locality for Atacamite)

Atacamite and Malachite from Copiapo, Atacama Desert, Chile (Type Locality for Atacamite)

Atacamite and Malachite from Copiapo, Atacama Desert, Chile (Type Locality for Atacamite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 53202
Mineral:Atacamite and Malachite
Locality:Copiapo, Atacama Desert, Chile (Type Locality for Atacamite)
Description:One face of matrix coated with translucent green malachite microcrystals in crusts and spherical aggregates to 0.4 mm with lustrous transparent green atacamite crystals to 5 mm.
Overall Size:8x7x4 cm
Crystals:micro to 5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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