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Atacamite (old specimen) (ex Allen Heyl Collection)
- Atacama Province, Chile (Type Locality)
- Small Cabinet, 6.5 x 6.4 x 1.6 cm
- Start Time: 05/30/2013 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/06/2013 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A classic display specimen of Atacamite from the type locality for the species. This is an old specimen (approximately 50 years) and is loaded with dozens of sparkling, almost wet-looking, rich emerald green, rather gemmy, thin bladed crystals on matrix. The piece is associated with minor Malachite and Chrysocolla as well. A great, colorful "old time" specimen of this beloved Copper Hydroxyhalide. Pieces of this size and quality are not easy to find on the market anymore - from the older finds - so don't miss out on this colorfull and richly covered specimen. From the collection of Colorad geologist, Allen V. Heyl, for whom the species Aheylite was named.