Chrysocolla Drusy with Libethenite

DESCRIPTION

6.1 Ounces

174 Grams

3” x 3” x 1 1/2"

Chrysocolla is a copper-bearing mineral that can be found in many colors, including blue, green, brown, and black: 

• Appearance

  Chrysocolla can appear as crusts or masses in copper ore veins. It can be translucent to opaque, with a vitreous to dull luster. The most common form of chrysocolla has green veining that shimmers when light passes through it. 

• Composition

  Chrysocolla is a hydrated copper silicate with the chemical formula CuSiO3·2H2O. 

• Uses

  Chrysocolla can be used as an ornamental stone, or as a pigment in tempera, watercolor, gouache, and acrylics. 

• Location

  Chrysocolla can be found in copper mines around the world, including the southwestern United States, Chile, Australia, France, England, and the former USSR. 

• Synonyms

  Other names for chrysocolla include beaumontite, bisbeeite, dillenbergite, and copper pitchblende. 

• Confusion

  Chrysocolla can be confused with turquoise, malachite, azurmalachite, and variscite. 

Libethenite is a rare copper phosphate hydroxide mineral that forms dark green crystals. It's named after the German name of the locality where it was discovered in 1823, Ľubietová, Slovakia. 

Here are some facts about libethenite: 

• Chemical composition

  Libethenite's chemical formula is Cu2(PO4)(OH). It's made up of 53.16% copper, 12.96% phosphorus, 0.42% hydrogen, and 33.46% oxygen. 

• Locations

  Libethenite has been found in many locations, including Slovakia, England, Russia, Portugal, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Australia, United States, and Chile. 

• Rarity

  Libethenite is very rare and collectible, and is sporadically available from the Congo. 

• Synonyms

  A synonym for libethenite is chinoite. 

Druzy is a natural gemstone that forms when minerals crystallize on the surface of a rock after water evaporates. The result is a sparkling, crystallized texture with tiny mineral crystals. Druzy is also known as drusy, druse, druze, or aura quartz. 

Druzy can be found in many types of stones, including quartz, calcite, dolomite, and garnet. It's most commonly associated with agate and quartz, and is often dyed or coated to give it a metallic luster. Druzy is popular in jewelry, such as necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. 

Druzy is believed to have healing properties, and some say it can strengthen the spirit, relieve anxiety, and promote positivity. However, druzy jewelry should be cared for carefully to prevent damage. Here are some tips:

• Avoid wearing druzy jewelry in water, such as the shower, bath, hot tub, or pool.

• Remove druzy jewelry before working with harsh chemicals, such as bleach, acetone, or ammonia.

• Keep druzy jewelry away from beauty products, such as shampoo, hairspray, perfume, or lotions.

• Store druzy jewelry separately from other pieces to prevent damage.