MN840

Sample ID MN840 • Cabinet H

Chrysocalla

12.2cm W x 7.6cm H x 4.6cm D • 23.6g
Sample TypeMineralColorTealLusterShiny
StreakWhiteCleavage/FractureConchoidal FractureSpecific Gravity2.4
Geographic Location/Dateunknown unknownMohs Hardness 4

Chrysocolla is a striking hydrous copper silicate mineral known for its vivid blue-green hues and association with copper-rich environments. It typically forms in the oxidized zones of copper ore deposits, often appearing as botryoidal masses, crusts, or vein fillings.