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6-1/2" Chrysocolla and Malachite- D.R.O.C, Africa

6-1/2" Chrysocolla and Malachite- D.R.O.C, Africa

$195.00 USD
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This specimen of Malachite with Chrysocolla has an interesting, hollow formation. It almost resembles a conch shell shape in an abstract way. The specimen shows velvet, druzy, and botryoidal versions of Malachite. The colors are bright and vivid, and the orb patterning is distinct throughout.

Measurements: 
~6-1/2" long x 5" wide x 3-1/4" deep

Location: 
D.R.O.C., Africa

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Theophrastus, the successor to Aristotle in ancient Greece was the first to use the Greek word Crysos " meaning gold" and kolla " meaning glue" as he discovered the mineral could be used to solder gold. Chrysocolla is of secondary origin and is found where copper ore oxidizes. It commonly forms in botryoidal masses and on occasion, due to its similarity in appearance, can be confused with Turquoise.