Atacamite
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One side of this specimen sparkles with a rich carpet of flashy acicular crystals of the copper-mineral atacamite, from the eponymous province it is best known from. If you look closely at these through a loupe, you will see that they are actually radial bursts of gemmy, lustrous little crystals of an intense forest green. very RICH specimen!
Product details
SpeciesAtacamite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.2 x 8.2 x 5.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityChile, Atacama, Chañarcillo Mining District
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | 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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