Chrysocolla is a copper silicate mineral found in deposits around the world. Chrysocolla is the most similar stone to turquoise and is usually confused with it.
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Color: Blue, green, cyan, blackish blue, brown
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Crystal structure: Orthorhombic (sometimes monoclinic)
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Luster: Vitreous (if silicified) to waxy
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Transparency: Translucent to opaque
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Refractive index: 1.50-1.64
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Specific Gravity: 1.9-2.4
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Cleavage: None





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