About Chrysocolla
A hydrated copper phyllosilicate, displaying shades of blue and green. It's a serene stone associated with communication, feminine energy, and gentleness, often used for meditation and dispelling negativity. (Gem Silica is silicified chrysocolla).
Primary Hues
Blue, Cyan, Green, Blue-Green, Brown, Black
Geological & Scientific Details
Chrysocolla is classified as a phyllosilicate minerals, mineraloids mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic unknown space group system. Its chemical formula is Cu2 − xAlx(H2Si2O5)(OH)4·nH2O. Common crystal habits include massive, nodular, botryoidal.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phyllosilicate minerals, mineraloids
- Chemical Formula: Cu2 − xAlx(H2Si2O5)(OH)4·nH2O
- IMA Symbol: Ccl[2]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic Unknown space group
- Predominant Geological Color: Blue, cyan (blue-green), green, dark blue to black, brown, rarely yellow
- Crystal Habit: Massive, nodular, botryoidal
- Cleavage: none
- Luster: Vitreous to dull
- Streak: White to a blue-green color
- Diaphaneity: Translucent to opaque