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Atacamite

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Atacamite

Rare Mineral

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Description
Locality: 
Mount Gunson Copper Mines, Pernatty Lagoon, Stuart Shelf, South Australia, Australia
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
12 × 5.8 × 5.4 cm
Description

A large handsome and contrasting specimen of atacamite from this incredible deposit. This specimen features rounded areas of crystalline material on an earthy massive matrix. There is plenty of interesting features right around this piece and it sits perfectly for cabinet display. No damage.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Atacamite

Formula: 
Cu2(OH)3Cl
Strunz: 
3.DA.10a
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
3.0 - 3.5
Type Locality: 
Atacama Region, Chile
Gondwana Minerals