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Mineral

Atacamite

atacamite

Cu₂Cl(OH)₃Chemical formula
OrthorhombicCrystal system

Facts

Chemical formula
Cu₂Cl(OH)₃
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Elements in formula
Copper, Chlorine, Oxygen, Hydrogen
Number of elements
4
IMA status
Grandfathered
Type locality
Atacama Region
Named after
Atacama Desert

Sources: Wikidata (CC0), IMA list of minerals via Wikidata · Wikidata Q409775

Minerals named after this one · 1

MineralChemical formulaCrystal systemMohs hardnessDensity
ParatacamiteCu²⁺₃(Cu,Zn)(OH)₆Cl₂—3.0—