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Atacamite
Atacamite is a mineral found originally in the desert of Atacama, and named by D. de Gallizen in 1801. It is a cupric chloride, having the formula Cu2Cl(OH)3.
Its colour presents various shades of green, usually dark. Atacamite is a comparatively rare mineral, formed in some cases by the action of sea-water and occurring also as a volcanic product.
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