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overviewcatalogueAM-2017-01882-A

AM-2017-01882-A · Chrysocollaarchived

physical & structuralrev. 1
designationChrysocolla
chemical formula(Cu,Al)₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄·nH₂O
classificationPhyllosilicate / hydrous
crystal systemAmorphous
mohs hardness2.5 – 3.5
density (g/cm³)2.10
colourCyan to greenish blue
type localityInspiration mine, Arizona, USA
raman spectroscopy532 nm · pass A
200400600800100012001400Raman shift (cm⁻¹)intensity (arb.)6631015
λ_excitation: 532 nm · acq. 3 × 10 s · grating 1800 g/mmfig. 1 · raman.am-2017-01882-a.svg

reported peaks (cm⁻¹): 663, 1015

notessubmitter remarks + registry

Botryoidal masses on quartz matrix.