Small Chrysocolla Slabs (Best Available)
Small Chrysocolla Slabs (Best Available)
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SKU:i-min-2012
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Quick Overview
Small slabs of Chrysocolla with Malachite orb patterning throughout. The photo represents a small sample of what we have available for purchase. Each piece is unique and will have variation in size/shape/pattern. We will choose the best available at the time of your purchase.
Measurements:
~2 to 3" each
Location:
D.R.O.C., Africa
More Information
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.