Chrysocolla, Atacamite, Sampleite

Specimen ID: P3W-L9W

Mineral(s)
Chrysocolla : Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4·nH2O, x < 1
Atacamite : Cu2(OH)3Cl
Sampleite : NaCaCu5(PO4)4Cl·5H2O
Locality
As recorded:
Enga
Mindat locality:
Engaño Feliz Mine, Las Pintadas mining district, Tierra Amarilla, Copiapó Province, Atacama, Chile
Dimensions
50mm x 40mm x 35mm
weight: 105g
Description
Well formed, vivid azure Sampleite's crystals make a good contrast with the light green Chrysocolla. There's also some dark green Atacamite's crystals. (Silvia Gallery)
Previous data
Mineral(s)
Chrysocolla, Atacamite, Sampleite
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