Chrysocolla

Formula: (Cu,Al)₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄·nH₂O
Mineral class: silicates
Crystal system: orthorhombic
Mohs scale: 2 - 4
Density (g/cm³): 1.93 - 2.4
Refractive index: 1.460 - 1.570
Cleavage: -
Colors: blue, green
Transparency: translucent - opaque
Luster: vitreous - porcelaneous
Fluorescence: -
Pleochroism: -
Largest crystal: 0.5 cm?
Deposits: worldwide
Discovery: antiquity
1st Description: ?
Name: a combination of the Greek words "chrysos" (gold), and "kolla" (glue)

Chrysocolla Mineral

Size: 6.2 x 5.1 x 3.9 cm

Origin: Inca de Oro / Chañaral Prov. / Atacama / Chile

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Chrysocolla Pair

Size: 2.1 x 1.4 x 0.2 cm
Weight: 9.70 ct
Origin: Bagdad Mine / Yavapai County / Arizona / USA

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Chrysocolla Mineral

Size: 3.29 x 2.33 x 0.78 cm

Origin: USA

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Chrysocolla

Weight: 3.20 ct

Origin: Globe Hills / Arizona / USA

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Chrysocolla Set

Size: from 1.1 x 0.8 to 2.1 x 1.5 cm
Weight: total 34.68 ct
Origin: Globe Hills / Arizona / USA

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Chrysocolla Mineral

Size: 5.4 x 4.2 x 1.8 cm

Origin: Donghuan / Kunming / Yunnan Prov. / China

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Chrysocolla Mineral in Quartz

Size: 2.0 x 1.5 x 0.4 cm

Origin: Ray Mine / Pinal County / Arizona / USA

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