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Chrysocolla

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Description
Locality: 
Kamariza Mines, Agios Konstantinos, Lavrion District, Attiki Prefecture, Greece
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.1 × 4.7 × 2.5 cm
Description

Superb example of Greek chrysocolla from a German collection that I got in Munich, a few years ago. The main spheroid is enormous for Greek chrysocolla and measures 2.1cm across. It has a fine blue color and a pleasant waxy luster.

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

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