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Chrysocolla

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Chrysocolla

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Description
Locality: 
Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
10.5 × 4 × 3.8 cm
Description

Intense colorful chrysocolla with good gloss and gorgeous balance. The turquoise blue is even more intense than on the photo. Partially well-polished all over to bring out the beauty.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Chrysocolla

Formula: 
Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4·nH2O (x < 1)
Strunz: 
9.ED.20
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
2.5 - 3.5