Atacamite from South Australia, Australia - image 1
Photo by Laszlo Kupi Fine Mineral Photography

Atacamite from South Australia, Australia

Ex collection of Jeff Lines of Valencia, California.


A photo of the piece was included in the comprehensive article on the locality in The Mineralogical Record at p.188 of Volume 50


Photo by László Kupi

Product details

SpeciesAtacamite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.2 x 4.1 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/02/2025
LocalityAustralia, South Australia
Current owner
DL
David Lucas
Member since 2025

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Atacamite
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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.
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Atacamite from South Australia
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A collector's guide to South Australia, Australia: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 164 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.