Atlasite (original) (raw)

A material that is NOT an approved mineral species

Formula:

near Cu15(CO3)6Cl2(OH)16 · H2O

Discredited material, probably a mixture of azurite and atacamite.

Originally reported from Chañarcillo, Copiapó Province, Atacama Region, Chile.

Unique IdentifiersHide

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Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:411:8

198e8bb7-3977-467f-b91e-582456845129

Pronunciation of AtlasiteHide

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Pronunciation:

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Sorry, your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. Jolyon & Katya Ralph United Kingdom

Chemical Properties of AtlasiteHide

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Formula:

near Cu15(CO3)6Cl2(OH)16 · H2O

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Other InformationHide

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Health Risks:

No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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Localities for AtlasiteHide

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This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

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- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.

Chile
Atacama Copiapó Province Copiapó Chañarcillo Mining District Heys Mineral Index 3rd ed.