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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 65153
Mineral:Atacamite with Chrysocolla
Locality:Copiapo, Atacama Desert, Chile (Type Locality for Atacamite)
Description:Lustrous transparent green atacamite crystals with minor blue chrysocolla on one face of matrix. The specimen was repaired where it cracked through the middle. Ex. D. Miller collection #M1283
Overall Size:8.5x4.5x2 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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