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Atlasite

Formula:
near Cu
 
15
(CO
 
3
)
 
6
Cl
 
2
(OH)
 
16
·H
 
2
O


Discredited material, probably a mixture of Azurite and Atacamite.
Originally reported from Chañarcillo, Copiapó Province, Atacama Region, Chile.

Classification of Atlasite

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Chemical Properties of Atlasite

Formula:
near Cu
 
15
(CO
 
3
)
 
6
Cl
 
2
(OH)
 
16
·H
 
2
O
Essential elements:C, Cl, Cu, H, O
All elements listed in formula:C, Cl, Cu, H, O

Other Names for Atlasite

Other Languages:
German:Atlasit
Spanish:Atlasita

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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    Localities for Atlasite

    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Chile
     
    • Atacama Region
      • Copiapó Province
    No reference listed
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