chrysocolla

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:cuprite
quartz
azurite
malachite
gptkbp:category phyllosilicate mineral
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4·nH2O
gptkbp:cleavage none
gptkbp:color blue
green
gptkbp:crystalSystem orthorhombic
gptkbp:discoveredBy antiquity
gptkbp:etymology Greek 'chrysos' (gold) and 'kolla' (glue)
gptkbp:event oxidized copper deposits
gptkbp:fracture conchoidal
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 2.5–3.5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label chrysocolla
gptkbp:IMAStatus approved mineral
gptkbp:luster vitreous
dull
gptkbp:pleochroism none
gptkbp:solubility soluble in acids
gptkbp:specificGravity 2.0–2.4
gptkbp:streak white
gptkbp:tenacity brittle
gptkbp:transparency opaque
translucent
gptkbp:uses granite
copper ore
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:tenorite
gptkb:cuprite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6