Chrysocolla [ (Cu2-xAlx)H2-xSi2O5(OH)4·nH2O ]

Material properties

Formula (Cu2-xAlx)H2-xSi2O5(OH)4·nH2O
Abbreviation Ccl
Classifications Minerals containing OH, Minerals containing H2O
IMA Status Approved (IMA 1980 s.p.)
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Tags Hydroxide , Mineral, Silicate , Hydrated

Composition

Element Wt%
H 1.92
Cu 33.86
Al 2.05
Si 17.1
O 45.06
Total: 99.99

Specimens of Chrysocolla

Name Owner Materials Image
M0945 Chrysocolla / Microcline / Goethite / Cuprite CSIRO Chrysocolla, Cuprite, Goethite, Malachite, Microcline, Quartz