Crisocola
Crisocola is a mineral with formula (Cu,Al)₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄·nH₂O, in the Silicatos (Filosilicatos) group. This specimen comes from Andújar, Jaén, España and joined the Terrium collection in 2024.
Description
Small piece, a chrysocolla crack
History of this specimen
Good for a loupe.
Technical data
- Catalogue No.
- 0592
- Internal reference
- X0290
- Composition
- (Cu,Al)₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄·nH₂O
- Name
- Crisocola
- Group
- Silicatos (Filosilicatos)
- District / Municipality
- Andújar
- Province
- Jaén
- Country
- España
- Size (cm)
- 11 x 8.5 x 5
- Weight
- 349 g
- Acquired
- 2024
- Ex-collection
- Sin especificar
- Etymology
- From the Greek 'chrysos' (gold) and 'kolla' (glue).
- Quality
- Buena
- Value trend
- Estable
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