Malachite / Chrysocolla

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Malachite / Chrysocolla

Entry/Object ID

1984.62.12

Description

Chemical Composition: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 / CuSiO3 - Crystal System: Monoclinic System Description: Common Name: Malachite / Chrysocolla Chemistry: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 / CuSiO3 - nH2 O Class: Carbonates / Silicates Location: Arizona Description: Smooth back with two polished sides. Blue-green, black and tans in an uneven mix.

Collection

Leland "Cap" Mentzer

Acquisition

Accession

1984.62

Source or Donor

Leland "Cap" Mentzer

Acquisition Method

Long-term Loan

Dimensions

Width

2-1/2 in

Depth

1-3/4 in

Length

4 in

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Mentzer Hall, MH-9

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Steve Miller

Date

March 23, 2011