Chrysocolla on Quartz with Malachite - Peru Because this stone is so

Because this stone is so porous

There is one pocket as seen in the photos that allow you to see right through its formation

The shell of aragonite and conchiolin creates thin layers with lots of color play due to interference of light

Tooth Size: 1

Display Box Length: 4 x 5 in

Chrysocolla on Quartz with Malachite - Peru Because this stone is soSize: 2. 0 x 1. 3 in. Weight: 1. 0 oz Chrysocolla is a hydrated copper silicate mineral. Its name comes from the Greek words "chrysos" and "kolla" meaning gold and glue, respectively. It is often associated with other minerals such as quartz, azurite, malachite, and various other copper minerals. It most commonly forms in veins or botryoidal masses. Quartz is the second most abundant mineral on Earth accounting for around 12 % of the Earth's crust.