XL 81MM Chrysocolla Polished Sphere Teal And Blue Color Location Peru Free Stand

Location: Peru

Weight: 1 Pound 6.7 Ounces 

Dimensions: 81MM

Comes with a Free Rosewood Stand.

The item pictured is the one you will receive. 

Chrysocolla is a mineral that is commonly found in Peru. It is a hydrated copper silicate mineral that belongs to the phyllosilicate group. The name "chrysocolla" is derived from the Greek words "chrysos," meaning gold, and "kolla," meaning glue, referring to its bright blue-green color and its use as a soldering agent in ancient times.

Chrysocolla is distinguished by its striking blue and green hues, resulting from copper ions within its chemical structure. It commonly appears as botryoidal or crust-like clusters and may also present in fibrous or stalactitic formations. This mineral displays a luster ranging from vitreous to dull and exhibits a hardness between 2 and 4 on the Mohs scale.

Peru stands out as a key source of chrysocolla globally. This mineral appears in several parts of the country, such as the Andean highlands and coastal zones. The best-known chrysocolla deposits reside in Peru’s Ica Department, especially within San Juan de Marcona, Nazca, and Pisco districts. These areas yield top-quality chrysocolla pieces that are prized by collectors and gemstone artists alike.

Chrysocolla typically develops as a secondary mineral within the oxidation zones of copper ore deposits. It is frequently found alongside other copper minerals like malachite, azurite, and cuprite. This mineral forms through supergene enrichment, a process where copper is leached from primary sulfide minerals and then redeposited as secondary minerals closer to the surface.