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Atacamite
Atacamite is a copper chloride hydroxide mineral with the chemical formula Cu2Cl(OH)3. It commonly forms green crystals or granular coatings in the oxidized zones of copper deposits, especially in dry environments where copper minerals react with chloride-bearing fluids. Its vivid green color and copper content make it of interest to mineral collectors and to geologists studying secondary ore mine...
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Hiddenite
Hiddenite is a rare green gemstone variety of the mineral spodumene, recognized for its pale to deep emerald-like green hues, which are caused by the presence of chromium. It was discovered in Alexander County, North Carolina, in 1879 and was subsequently named after the American mineralogist William Earl Hidden, who led the expedition that found it. The original North Carolina deposit remains the...
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