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Chrysocolla

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Chrysocolla

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Description
Locality: 
Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8 × 6.8 × 6.1 cm
Description

Shiny formation of vivid blue chrysocolla in rounded botryoidal shapes. This specimen has smooth, shiny surfaces uncommon in this mineral that normally has a powdery texture. No damage.

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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