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Atacamite
Mineral

Atacamite

Tabular green crystal. Trace substitutions give it anomalous thermo-magnetic behavior, enabling localized cooling.

Oxygen (Mineral Nibbler) +30

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Atacamite

Atacamite (Cu2Cl(OH)3).

A rare mineral form of dicopper chloride trihydroxide, likely deposited by the efflux of hydrothermal vents.

Atacamite displays unusual quantum properties. Due to its frustrated internal spin states, it cools suddenly when exposed to pulsed magnetic fields. This property (known as magnetocaloric effect) can be exploited for refrigeration*.

The unusual quantum properties of atacamite apparently drew the attention of the Axum. The mineral is present in both alloys and electrical systems in nearby ruins.

Recommendation: investigate role of unusual quantum spin states in Axum technology. Possible divergence point between transgov and Axum technological development.

*This process obeys normal thermodynamics. Consult a physicist for details of the magnetic refrigeration cycle.

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Resonate Atacamite

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Not craftable.

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