Raw Chrysocolla Rocks • Natural Copper Silicate Mineral Specimens (114g)

RAW CHRYSOCOLLA MINERAL SPECIMENS
This listing features five natural chrysocolla specimens, sold together as a single lot weighing 114 grams. Each piece displays the characteristic blue-green coloration associated with copper-bearing minerals, along with the natural brown host rock where the chrysocolla formed. The stones are unpolished and shown clearly in the photos with a ruler and grid for accurate scale.

GEOLOGICAL BACKGROUND
Chrysocolla is a copper silicate mineral commonly found in the oxidized zones of copper ore deposits. Its vivid blue‑green color comes from copper content, and it has been recognized since antiquity for its striking appearance.
Primarily, chrysocolla is in used jewelry and other ornamental items. Historically, it was used as pigment for paints. In ancient Egypt, chrysocolla was valued as both a pigment and an ornamental stone. Historical accounts note its use in jewelry and decorative inlays, and it is often associated with Cleopatra, who was said to favor blue‑green stones in her adornments. Its color made it a natural choice for artisans working in the royal courts.

ITEM DETAILS
• Quantity: 1 lot of 5 pieces
• Total Weight: 114 grams
• Material: Natural, unpolished chrysocolla
• Color: Blue‑green with natural brown matrix
• Condition: Raw and unaltered
• Size: Shown clearly in photos with ruler and grid

SUITABLE FOR
• Mineral and rock collections
• Educational geology displays
• Lapidary or wire‑wrapping projects
• Natural décor accents

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
The exact specimens shown in the photos.