{"product_id":"botryoidal-chrysocolla-formation-kaokoveld-namibia","title":"Botryoidal Chrysocolla Formation – Namibia","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2453\"\u003e🔬 \u003cem data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2453\"\u003eScientific Description\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality: \u003c\/strong\u003eNamibia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen comes from the Kaokoveld, in Namibia’s Kunene region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrysocolla\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e6.6 × 6.5 × 1.75 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e54 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔎 \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sculptural botryoidal chrysocolla mineral specimen from Namibia, with even turquoise-to-teal colour and a smooth, flowing surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrysocolla is soft (about 2–4 on the Mohs scale). Handle it by the edges, keep it dry and out of strong direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good display piece for a copper-mineral collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn crystal traditions chrysocolla is linked with calm and clear communication. This is a cultural note, not a health claim.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SaltyCrystal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53516752126324,"sku":"JT-9\/25-SC-NAM-Chr-0008-P90","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/4343\/3588\/files\/JT_0008_2.png?v=1760701647","url":"https:\/\/saltycrystal.com\/products\/botryoidal-chrysocolla-formation-kaokoveld-namibia","provider":"SaltyCrystal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}