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Copper & Chrysocolla

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Copper & Chrysocolla

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Description
Locality: 
Garub, Karasburg West, Berseba, Karas Region, Namibia
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.5 × 5.2 × 2.1 cm
Description

This piece shows elongated thin lines with copper that is also more massive in areas. Light blue chrysocolla surrounds the copper and fills in the voids. An unusual piece with a beautiful color contrast. The piece is cut on the front to show the inner beauty.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Copper

Formula: 
Cu
Strunz: 
1.AA.05
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
2.5 - 3.0

Chrysocolla

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