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Chrysocolla, D.R.O.C.

Chrysocolla, D.R.O.C.

$89.50 USD
$89.50 USD
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SKU:i-min-1907

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Quick Overview

Semi-polished portion of chrysocolla with some malachite banding along the bottom. The color is a vivid teal throughout the whole top portion, and it has been cut with a flat base. 

Measurements: 
~3-1/4" long x 2-3/4" wide x 1-1/4" 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.