 | "The specimen is richly covered with shimmering, deep green acicular crystals of Atacamite. Atacamite is an unusual and attractive halide mineral. It is polymorphous with two other minerals; paratacamite and botallackite. A polymorph is a mineral that shares the same chemistry with other minerals but has a different crystal structure. Atacamite forms in arid climates where copper minerals are exposed to oxidation. The Atacama Desert, from where atacamite gets its name, is one of the driest places in the world. Atacamite has a deep green color and is often associated with many other rare and colorful minerals. Atacamite is a wonderful and interesting addition to someones collect." Location: Copiapo, Chile
Size: 6.2 x 6.2 x 3.1 cm.
Weight: 1.0 lbs.
Quantity Available: 1 Price:
$20.00 |