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Atacamite

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Demetrius Pohl
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Atacamite, 5 cm, from the New Cornwall mine, Kadina, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia, Australia. Acquired from Zac Borghera in February 1970 (he had it labelled as “green azurite”); Demetrius Pohl photo.

Product details

Species
AtacamiteAbout Atacamite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
New Cornwall Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 229

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Mineral guide
Learn about Atacamite
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
Atacamite from New Cornwall Mine
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