Chrysocolla

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Chrysocolla

Entry/Object ID

78.62.7

Description

One slice of Chrysocolla, an electric blue mineral, hydrous copper silicate. Found where copper minerals have been reached by groundwater solutions. Mixed with Quartz (silicone dioxide) to form a mineral rock. Found in copper beds in AZ. Electric blue, green and black.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Delmar Smith

Dimensions

Dimension Description

1 1/2 x 4 1/4" (4 x 10 cm)