Sparkling Green Atacamite crystals on Matrix
Weight: 5.0g
Size: 19x26x12mm
Formula: Cu2Cl(OH)3
Locality: La Farola mine – Cerro Pintado, Copiapó Province, Atacama, Chile
Atacamite is a rare mineral that is primarily composed of copper chloride hydroxide (CuCl2·3Cu(OH)2). It was first discovered in the Atacama Desert in Chile, from which it derived its name. Atacamite typically forms as a secondary mineral in the oxidation zone of copper deposits. It has a vibrant green color and occurs in various crystal habits, including prismatic, acicular, and botryoidal formations. Atacamite is valued by mineral collectors for its beautiful color and unique crystal structures. It is also sometimes used in jewelry and as a source of copper in small-scale mining operations
