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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. 34822
Mineral:Atacamite
Locality:Mina la Farola, Copiapo, Atacama Desert, Chile (Type Locality for Atacamite)
Description:Rich specimen almost completely covered on one side with translucent green atacamite crystals. Looks beautiful under magnification. Ex. Ned Reynolds (1923 - 2005)
Overall Size:3x2.5x2 cm
Crystals:3-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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