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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 25174
Mineral:Atacamite with Chrysocolla
Locality:Mina la Farola, Copiapo, Atacama Desert, Chile (Type Locality for Atacamite)
Description:Lustrous dark-green atacamite crystals with blue-green chrysocolla microcrystals. Looks stunning under magnification - the atacamite is colorful, transparent and lustrous. The lighter colored areas are the chrysocolla.
Overall Size:8x6x4 cm
Crystals:micro to 3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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