Chrysocolla

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Chrysocolla

Entry/Object ID

78.62.10

Description

One group of nine Cabochons, cut and polished. Chrysocolla pieces, hydrous copper silicate mixed with Quartz (silcon dioxide) to form a mineral rock. Found in copper beds. Eight are oval shaped; one is rectangular. Colors are electric blue, green and black.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Delmar Smith

Dimensions

Dimension Description

5/8 x 1 5/8" (1.5 x 4 cm)