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Photo by Jeffrey A. Scovil

Gypsum with Gold

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Gypsum with gold, 2-cm view, from Copiapó Province, Atacama Region, Chile. Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesGold, Gypsum
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityChile, Atacama
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 121
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Steve Hardinger

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Gold
Mineral guide
Learn about Gold
iconic native metal with sculptural crystals, herringbone leaves, and rich yellow hues; prized by collectors for locality lore, rarity, and striking form.
Gold
Regional guide
Gold from Atacama
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Locality guide
Atacama
Atacama, Chile — a mineral province famed for atacamite and rare szenicsite, rich copper–silver deposits, and desert-born crystals prized by collectors.