Chrysocolla, Gem Silica

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Chrysocolla, Gem Silica

Ray Mine, Scott Mountain, Pinal County, Arizona, USA

5.4 x 4.2 x 2.3 cm

This specimen features stalactites of Chrysocolla coated by Gem Silica, the prized variety of Chalcedony. As with the case of most other stalactic Chrysocolla specimens, this mineral originated from the copper-producing Ray Mine of Arizona.

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