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Natrochalcite from Santaquina, Sierra Gorda, near Chuquicamata, Antofagasta, Chile (Type Locality for Natrochalcite)

 
Natrochalcite from Santaquina, Sierra Gorda, near Chuquicamata, Antofagasta, Chile (Type Locality for Natrochalcite)

Natrochalcite from Santaquina, Sierra Gorda, near Chuquicamata, Antofagasta, Chile (Type Locality for Natrochalcite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 35425
Mineral:Natrochalcite
Locality:Santaquina, Sierra Gorda, near Chuquicamata, Antofagasta, Chile (Type Locality for Natrochalcite)
Description:Translucent green natrochalcite crystals scattered around the surfaces of gray matrix. The natrochalcite crystals look beautiful under magnification: lustrous, transparent, emerald-green color.
Overall Size:30x30x15 mm
Crystals:.5-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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