Marshite with Atacamite
specimen number:
5092048
location:
Chuquicamata Mine, Chuquicamata District, Calama, El Loa Province, Antofagasta Region, Chile
description: Sparse waxy crystallized marshite is scattered throughout this 8.5 x 6.5 x 2.5 cm matrix with micro green sparkling atacamite crystals. The marsh I do tiny but present, the atacamite show some damage as seen. Good example for this rare mineral for the locality. Shipping weight: 0.49 pounds.
Size: 8.5 x 6.5 x 2.5 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: University of Arizona
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