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Example of Chrysocolla

 

CHRYSOCOLLA

 

Chrysocolla is a secondary mineral found in oxidized zones of copper deposits. It is abundant in the southwestern United States as well as in numerous areas worldwide. It is sometimes confused with turquoise, but it is softer. It is cryptocrystalline and is typically found in masses or fracture fillings.

 

Chemistry: hydrous copper silicate ♦ Transparency: opaque ♦
Luster: vitreous to waxy ♦ Crystal system: orthorhombic ♦ Moh's hardness: 2-4 ♦
Color: green or blue ♦ Mineral associations: copper, malachite, azurite ♦ 
Localities: USA, Chile, England, France, Russia, Africa

 

Image of CHRYSOCOLLA SLAB, MIN 585

Chrysocolla Slab,
$18.75
MIN 585

 

Image of Chrysocolla & Malachite Specimen, MIN 81

Chrysocolla & Malachite Specimen,
$17.00
MIN 81

Image of CHRYSOCOLLA SLAB, MIN 584

Chrysocolla Slab,
$15.00
MIN 584

 

Image of CHRYSOCOLLA SLAB, MIN 582

Chrysocolla Slab,
$25.00
MIN 582

Image of CHRYSOCOLLA SLAB, MIN 583

Chrysocolla Slab,
$12.50
MIN 583

 

Image of MALACHITE CHRYSOCOLLA SPECIMEN, MIN 893

Chrysocolla & Malachite Specimen
$64.00
MIN 893

 

 

 

 
 
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