Chrysocolla

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Chrysocolla

Entry/Object ID

78.62.6

Description

One group of two small pieces of Chrysocolla, an electric blue mineral; hydrous copper silicate found where copper minerals have been reached by groundwater solutions. Mixed with Quartz (silicon dioxide) to form a mineral rock. Found in copper beds in AZ. Electric blue, green, some black, some white quartz.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

1 1/4 x 2 1/4" (3 x 6 cm)