Chrysocolla
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(Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4 · nH2O
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Recognizable by its brilliant blue to green tones, chrysocolla is a hydrated copper phyllosilicate with the approximate formula (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4 nH2O. It forms in the oxidation zones of copper deposits, commonly associated with malachite, azurite, and turquoise. The mineral is translucent with a vitreous luster and a white to pale-blue streak, showing no cleavage and a conchoidal fracture. Habits are botryoidal, massive, or stalactitic. Its hardness varies considerably, from 2 to 4, and its specific gravity from 1.93 to 2.40. Chrysocolla is worked as an ornamental stone, valued for the vivid turquoise-like coloration it draws from copper. Both its density and its hardness vary widely, reflecting a variable water content and frequent admixture with other minerals.
Chrysocolla is a hydrated copper phyllosilicate mineral known for its brilliant blue to green colors. It is commonly found in oxidation zones of copper deposits, often associated with malachite, azurite, and turquoise.
| Crystal System | Orthorhombic |
| Mineral Class | 09 Silicates |
| Mohs Hardness | 2.0-4.0 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.93-2.40 |
| Color | Blue, blue-green, green, turquoise |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Streak | White to pale blue |
| Cleavage | None |
| Fracture | Conchoidal |
| Transparency | Translucent |
| Crystal Habit | Botryoidal, massive, stalactitic |
Mohs Hardness
| Mohs Hardness | Reference Mineral |
|---|---|
| 1 | Talc |
| 2 | Gypsum |
| 3 | Calcite |
| 4 | Fluorite |
| 5 | Apatite |
| 6 | Orthoclase |
| 7 | Quartz |
| 8 | Topaz |
| 9 | Corundum |
| 10 | Diamond |
Crystal System
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Crystal System | Orthorhombic |
| Axial Relationships | a ≠ b ≠ c, α = β = γ = 90° |