Minerals of the atacamite group from ores at the bottom of the Atlantic ocean

The study of samples with minerals the atacamite group from ore fields Atlantic Ocean made it possible to reveal their genetic features and hydrothermal nature. objects were observed help underwater television directly on ocean floor. lifted initially studied under binoculars aboard R/V Professor Logachev. Due characteristic rich bluish-green color, atacamites easily recognized among other minerals, diagnosis was further confirmed by results studying optical properties in transparent polished sections, an electron microscope, during X-ray diffraction analysis.