Chrysocolla (DBx01-S04)

R320.00

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Chrysocolla (no Matrix)

One of the stronger natural colours, Chrysocolla is a hydrous Copper Phyllosilicate mineral, mostly found on a Botryoidal formation.
No other minerals / crystals.

Chrysocolla is a rather soft and lite-weight specimen that belongs to the Silicate family of minerals. Chemical formula Cu2 – xAlx(H2Si2O5)(OH)4⋅nHO (x < 1) or (Cu, Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4⋅nH2O)

This Specimen suits the amateur, hobbyist and seasoned collectors alike.

Size is closest estimate if specimen is laid against a ruler

Description

Chrysocolla (no Matrix)

One of the stronger natural colours, Chrysocolla is a hydrous Copper Phyllosilicate mineral, mostly found on a Botryoidal formation.
No other minerals / crystals.

Chrysocolla is a rather soft and lite-weight specimen that belongs to the Silicate family of minerals. Chemical formula Cu2 – xAlx(H2Si2O5)(OH)4⋅nHO (x < 1) or (Cu, Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4⋅nH2O)

This Specimen suits the amateur, hobbyist and seasoned collectors alike.

Size is closest estimate if specimen is laid against a ruler

Additional information

Approx Width

55 mm

Approx Height

30 mm

Approx Bredth

20 mm

Approx Weight

21 Grams

Specimen origin

DRC, Congo Africa

Sorting

DBx01-S04