Atacamite (gem crystals) ex. Urish Coll.

Item Description

Atacamite from further north in the Atacama desert is well known and still seen from the occasional contemporary find. But these small and gemmy crystals come from Chuqui, a long-gone and very important locality for so many unique copper mineral species. This is a sparkling, attractive piece rich in crystals to 1 or 2 mm. They have a riveting, deep, intense color and luster to them. - the luster being on the very high end for the species, even glassy. valued $400-500