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Crisocola

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Crisocola is a mineral with formula (Cu,Al)₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄·nH₂O, in the Silicatos (Filosilicatos) group. This specimen comes from .

Crisocola from  — Terrium

Description

Pieza grande con manchas verdes y puntos azul intenso. Las zonas marrones lucen en rojo bajo UV.

History of this specimen

Comprada a Shin.

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0593
Internal reference
X0291
Composition
(Cu,Al)₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄·nH₂O
Name
Crisocola
Group
Silicatos (Filosilicatos)
Associations
Azurita, Malaquita
Etymology
From the Greek 'chrysos' (gold) and 'kolla' (glue), because of its ancient use as a flux for soldering gold.
Quality
Buena
Value trend
Estable

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