Botryoidal Chrysocolla Formation – Namibia
🔬 Scientific Description
A vivid, wave-like botryoidal chrysocolla formation displaying natural sculptural curves and a velvety texture. This piece exemplifies secondary copper silicate deposition in oxidized copper veins, where chrysocolla forms as a hydrated copper phyllosilicate mineral.
Its deep turquoise-blue to teal-green hues result from copper content within its layered silicate structure. This specimen demonstrates excellent color uniformity and surface flow, reminiscent of mineral art formed through geological patience over millennia.
Locality: Namibia
This specimen comes from the Kaokoveld, in Namibia’s Kunene region.
Species: Chrysocolla
Treatment: None
Dimensions: 6.6 × 6.5 × 1.75 cm
Weight: 54 grams
🔎 Collector Notes
A sculptural botryoidal chrysocolla mineral specimen from Namibia, with even turquoise-to-teal colour and a smooth, flowing surface.
Chrysocolla is soft (about 2–4 on the Mohs scale). Handle it by the edges, keep it dry and out of strong direct sun.
A good display piece for a copper-mineral collection.
In crystal traditions chrysocolla is linked with calm and clear communication. This is a cultural note, not a health claim.