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Atacamite Specimen - 111g

$85.00

Rare Atacamite with Chrysocolla – Historic La Farola Mine, Chile | Classic Copper Mineral Specimen

Own an authentic piece of Chilean mining history with this striking Atacamite and Chrysocolla specimen from the historic La Farola Mine, Chile. Featuring vibrant emerald-green sprays of acicular atacamite crystals naturally associated with rich blue-green chrysocolla on copper-bearing matrix, this specimen showcases one of the world's most desirable secondary copper mineral combinations.

The historic La Farola Mine earned an international reputation for producing exceptional copper minerals prized by collectors. Today, the historic specimen-producing workings have largely given way to modern industrial copper extraction, making older collector specimens from this classic locality increasingly difficult to obtain. As commercial copper production has taken priority over mineral recovery, authentic La Farola specimens have become increasingly sought after by collectors worldwide.

The brilliant contrast between sparkling dark emerald atacamite crystal sprays and vivid chrysocolla coatings creates exceptional visual appeal, while the iron-rich matrix reflects the complex oxidation processes that formed these beautiful secondary copper minerals over millions of years.

Key Features

  • Minerals: Atacamite & Chrysocolla
  • Historic Locality: La Farola Mine, Chile
  • Rich emerald-green acicular Atacamite crystal sprays
  • Beautiful blue-green Chrysocolla naturally coating the matrix
  • Classic secondary copper mineral association
  • Attractive natural cabinet specimen
  • Historic collector locality with limited remaining specimen availability
  • Excellent color contrast and display quality
  • One-of-a-kind natural mineral specimen

Collector's Note

Specimens from the historic La Farola Mine are prized by collectors because they represent a classic Chilean copper locality that is no longer recognized as an active source of fine mineral specimens. With modern large-scale copper mining focused on ore extraction rather than specimen preservation, authentic older examples such as this have become increasingly scarce on the collector market. This beautiful combination of Atacamite and Chrysocolla is both an exceptional display piece and an important part of Chile's mineralogical heritage.

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