Chrysocolla

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Chrysocolla

Entry/Object ID

78.62.9(a)(b)(c)

Description

One piece of rectangular Chrysocolla and two small cabochons. An Electric Blue mineral, hydrous copper silicate. Found where copper minerals have been reached by groundwater solutions. Mixed with Quartz (silicon dioxide) to form mineral rock. Found in copper beds in AZ. Electric Blue, Green and Black.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Delmar Smith

Dimensions

Dimension Description

1 1/2x 4 1/4" (4 x 11 cm)

Location

Location

Display Case

FS-11

Room

Frieda Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Exhibit

Moved By

Ian C.

Date

January 29, 2025

Notes

Specimen A