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Atacamite, Cuprite
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Atacamite (XRD confirmed) with minor cuprite on a matrix of pseudoaplite, 4.6 cm, from the Tsumeb mine, Oshikoto region, Namibia. This specimen originated from an old German collection and is almost certainly from the early years of mining (i.e. high in the first oxidation zone).
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SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.6 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Australia page 103
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | old German collection | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
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vivid green copper hydroxychloride with glassy luster and sharp prism crystals; forms in oxidized copper deposits and is prized for color and rarity.Regional guide
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