Atacamite: Metaphysical & Geological Properties, Images

Atacamite Specimen picture — Image Credit: Ivar Leidus - Own work Creative Commons

About Atacamite

A copper chloride hydroxide mineral, typically forming dark green prismatic or acicular crystals. It's associated with promoting confidence, forceful third eye activation, and overcoming fear in self-expression.

Primary Hues

Bright Green, Dark Emerald Green, Blackish-Green

Metaphysical Properties

A stone of confidence and communication. Believed to forcefully open the third eye and promote visualization. Helps overcome fear and anxiety related to self-expression.

Affirmation

I am confident and express myself powerfully.

Chakra Connection

Throat
Third Eye
Heart

Astrological Alignment

Scorpio
Gemini

Planetary Influence

Mars
Mercury

Elemental Energy

Air
Water

Vibrational Number

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Geological & Scientific Details

Atacamite is classified as a halide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is Cu2Cl(OH)3. Common crystal habits include slender prismatic crystals, fibrous, granular to compact, massive.

Key Geological Properties:

Mineral Category: Halide mineral
Chemical Formula: Cu2Cl(OH)3
IMA Symbol: Ata[1]
Crystal System: Orthorhombic
Predominant Geological Color: Bright green, dark emerald-green to blackish green
Crystal Habit: Slender prismatic crystals, fibrous, granular to compact, massive
Twinning: Contact and penetration with complex twinned groupings
Cleavage: Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
Luster: Adamantine to vitreous
Streak: Apple green
Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent

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