Chrysocolla Chalcedony
A variety of Chalcedony
Rare
What is Chrysocolla Chalcedony?
The most expensive type of chalcedony, Chrysocolla Chalcedony is a very rare material that comes in a form of vivid blue-green stone. It is highly sought by collectors, mostly for its wonderful appearance, but also for its durability and hardness. The intense blue-green color comes from copper present in the material.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.530-1.543
- Birefringence
- 0.003-0.009
- Pleochroism
- None
- Optical Character
- Biaxial positive
- Dispersion
- 0.013
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Health & Safety Information
- ⚠️Harm Reason: Chrysocolla Chalcedony dust is toxic because it contains heavy metals Copper.
- ⚠️Heavy Metal: Copper
- ⚠️How to prevent the risks of Chrysocolla Chalcedony?
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 6.5 - 7
- Density
- 2 - 2.7 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
- Luster
- Waxy, Vitreous
- Crystal System
- Trigonal
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- SiO2
- Elements
- Si, O
Also Known As
Chrysocolla ChalcedonyGem Silica
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