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Chrysocolla in Quartz
Polished Chrysocolla in Quartz Gemstones
| Pictured above is tumbled Chrysocolla in Quartz. These tumble-polished stones range in diameter from about 3/4 to 1 inch (19 to 25 mm). The stones that you receive will be similar in size, shape and color to the stones shown above. These Chrysocolla in Quartz gemstones are perfect for a variety of crafts, decorating and jewelry projects - or simply to admire!
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Warning
Polished stones can be a choking hazard for small children. |
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Tumbled Chrysocolla in Quartz
Size Range: Approximately 3/4" to 1" (19-25 mm)
From Namibia
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Treasure Bags! Velour pouches for storing
stones or giving them as gifts. | |
Chrysocolla is a vivid blue to blue-green copper mineral that often occurs as inclusions and veins through
quartz or chalcedony.
Our Chrysocolla in Quartz can be purchased in 4 ounce (113 gram), 8 ounce (226 gram) and one pound (453 gram)
bags. Your stones will be
similar in size, shape and color to the stones pictured above. They are perfect for a variety of jewelry
and craft projects - or simply to admire.
More information about Chrysocolla in Quartz
Chrysocolla itself is not well suited as a gemstone as it is often brittle and has a
hardness of only 2 to 4 on the Mohs scale. However, when combined with quartz or chalcedony, the resulting
rock can be hard enough and durable enough for use as a gemstone.
Chrysocolla in Quartz can be a beautiful material. Polished specimens frequently display colorful patterns
of blue-green veins, swirls and bands of chrysocolla through transparent to milky quartz.
Chrysocolla in Quartz is often cut into beads and cabochons or used to make tumbled gemstones. In jewelry it
is popular as beads, earrings, pendants, pins and bolo ties. It is less suited for use as a ringstone where it
might be subject to impact and abrasion. Less often it is made in to small sculptures and carvings.
In the United States
Chrysocolla is often found near the copper-producing areas of Arizona and Nevada. Other world sources include:
Zaire, Russia, Chile and Mexico.
Chrysocolla in Quartz Properties |
| Color |
A blend of blue to blue-green to green chrysocolla in white to clear quartz. |
| Hardness |
Chrysocolla: 2 - 4. Quartz: 7. |
| Optical Properties |
Translucent to semi-translucent. |
| Luster |
Vitreous |
| Cleavage |
None. Quartz has a conchoidal fracture. |
| Crystal Properties |
Chrysocolla: orthorhombic. Quartz: hexagonal. |
| Specific Gravity |
Chrysocolla: 1.9 - 2.4. Quartz: 2.5 - 2.7 |
| Mineral / Rock Type |
Chrysocolla and quartz are minerals. |
| Healing Properties |
None scientifically proven. |
| Other Properties |
Chrysocolla occurs as inclusions and fracture fillings in quartz. |
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Keychain Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with six keychains and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) or "large" (7/8 inch to 1 1/4 inch) " size stones. |
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Necklace Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with three necklace chains (16 inch), three bails (to hold the bell-caps) and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" size stones (3/4 inch to 1 inch). |
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Tie Tac Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit contains three tie tac sets. We recommend "small" (1/2 inch to 3/4 inch)or "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) size stones. |
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Glue: Epoxy 330:
A water-clear glue made for bonding gem materials to metal findings and for bonding glass, china ceramics and other non-porous materials. Mix Part A with Part B, apply, hardens in two hours. |
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The words "gold" and "silver" as used above are colors and do not imply precious metal content. |
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