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Atacamite

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Atacamite, 3.1 cm, from the New Cornwall mine at Kadina, near Wallaroo, Australia. James Bleess collection, ex Richard Bideaux collection; Jeff Scovil photo.

Product details

SpeciesAtacamite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.1 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityAustralia, South Australia, Wallaroo Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 41
Current owner
James Bleess

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Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Richard A. BideauxNot disclosed

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Atacamite
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.
Atacamite
Regional guide
Atacamite from Wallaroo Mine
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Locality guide
Wallaroo Mine
Wallaroo Mine, Australia: classic source of dark green atacamite with prismatic crystals on oxidised copper matrix, prized for color, form, and context.