Atacamite

  
  
Atacamite on and included in gypsum
  
Origin: Lily Mine, Pisco Umay, Ica Dept., Peru
Sample size: 5.4 x 4.5 x 2.3 cm (top/2nd row), 5.0 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm (bottom)
 
  
  
 
  
Ex. Charlie Freed collection
Origin: Copiapo, Chile
Sample size: 6.3 x 5.1 x 3.8 cm (top/2nd row), 8.7 x 7.1 x 2.0 cm (bottom)
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

  
Origin: La Farola Mine, Cerro Pintado, Tierra Amarilla, Copiapo, Atacama Province, Chile
Sample size: 7.3 x 5.7 x 2.2 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Dan Weinrich

Dealer in fine mineral specimens

 

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