Atacamite, Chrysocolla
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Wet-looking, highly lustrous, deep green crystals of atacamite are basically draping a plate of chrysocolla-covered matrix here. It is so bright and shiny, it looks metallic! This is old material with discrete crystals rather than completely flat aggregates, and is rare today in such quality 4 x 3 x 2 cm
Product details
SpeciesChrysocolla, Atacamite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 3.0 x 2.0 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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sky-blue to teal-green copper silicate; botryoidal coatings and stalactites, often with quartz drusy, valued for color and locality; ID tips.Regional guide
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