Specimen #2337

Name: Chrysocolla

Type: Gem

Locality: Miami, Arizona, USA

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 12 x 10 x 5 mm

Weight: 6.55 cts

Acquired: 2011-12-30

Source: Arkenstone Auction

Label: N

Comment: 6.58 ct - Chrysocolla is typically opaque or translucent, and rarely does one see gem quality stones of this material. This stone has a swirling mix of blue and green hue. This stone is translucent in areas with an "Oval Cabochon" cut. The vibrant color in Chrysocolla is often caused by Copper, and that is more than likely the case with this stone. This would be a nice gem to add to any rare stone collection.

Minerals: Chrysocolla ((Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4 n(H2O))

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Chrysocolla, Miami, Arizona - FOV: 10.1 x 15.1 mm