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Chrysocolla
is an attractive blue green unique in the mineral world. The beauty of this
gemstone is further enhanced by the intricate swirling patterns it contains.
Chrysocolla forms in oxidation zones of copper rich ore bodies. In it's pure
form Chrysocolla is soft and fragile. However, Chrysocolla which has been
"agatized" in chalcedony quartz is more durable and easily polished. It is
a copper bearing mineral found wherever copper deposits occur. Notable
deposits are found in Africa, Chile, England, and the U.S. |
