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Atacamite


Atacamite : Cu2[(OH)3|Cl]

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Locality: Cape Calamita Mine (Calamita Mine), Capoliveri, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
Not well defined crystal group of Atacamite, but with impressive color and brilliance. Also impressive is the origin of this specimen: Elba Island. From this locality Atacamite has been described as a very uncommon mineral.
Isola d'Elba, Italy.
Specimen size: 7 x 5.2 x 4.5 cm
With handwritten note from the Folch Collection


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