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monocliniccommonsilicates
Chrysocolla
(Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4·nH2O
This specimen features a polished, vibrant blue-green chrysocolla cabochon, likely set in silver as part of a bolo tie, showcasing its characteristic color.
Chrysocolla Physical Properties
Mohs Hardness
2.5Crystal System
monoclinicLuster
vitreousStreak Color
white to light blue-greenCleavage
noneFracture
conchoidalSpecific Gravity
2.2Colors
blue, blue-green, greenTransparency
translucentType Locality
Kennecot Copper Mine in Bingham Canyon, West Valley City, UtahMineral Group
silicatesUses
jewelry, collectorAssociated Minerals
malachite, azurite, cuprite, quartz, limoniteRarity
commonGeological Context
Chrysocolla is a secondary copper mineral that forms in the oxidation zones of copper ore deposits, often found in arid regions where copper-bearing solutions interact with silica-rich rocks.
