Name/Title
Gem SilicaEntry/Object ID
78.62.8Description
Chemical Composition: SiO2
Crystal System: Triclinic System
Description: Common Name: Chrysocolla
Chemistry: Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Location: Arizona
AKA: Gem Silica
Description: (Delmar) One triangular chunk of chrysocolla. Polished on two sides with some quartz crystal in hollow. An electric blue mineral, hydrous copper silicate, found where copper minerals have been reached by ground water solutions. Mixed with quartz (silicon dioxide) to form a mineral rock. Found in copper beds of Arizona. Electric blue, green, black, and white quartz crystal.Collection
Delmar Smith Mineral CollectionAcquisition
Accession
78.62Source or Donor
Delmar Smith Mineral CollectionAcquisition Method
DonationDimensions
Height
4-13/16 inWidth
1-13/16 inLength
1-13/16 inDimension Notes
Dimension taken at widest pointsLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
Mentzer Hall, MH-12Category
PermanentMoved By
Ray BlohmDate
January 10, 2012