Atacamite
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A fine and beautiful plate richly covered with lustrous atacamite crystal pinwheels. The lustrous, gemmy, dark green radiating blades nicely compliment the lighter green needles on this piece from the Type Locality region - the La Farola Mine in the Atacama Region of Chile. Ex. Jaime Bird Collection.
Product details
SpeciesAtacamite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 x 4.9 x 1.5 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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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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