Chrysocolla is often confused with turquoise and azuriteā
Chrysocolla can be difficult to detect by its Chemical composition because it does not have a definite and āuniform chemical compositionā.āā Its chemical formula can vary depending on different impuritiesā.ā
Basically, any silicate containing Copper in a spherical shape, blue to green, cannot be a Rock except āchrysocollaā.āā Chrysocolla can often be identified by its hardness, unique color, and interesting patternsā.ā
However, depending on the exact composition, the hardness can also vary, but in most cases, Chrysocolla āstones can be detected by scratch testingā.ā Due to its visual similarities in color and luster, Chrysocolla is often confused with Turquoise and azuriteā.ā
Chrysocolla is slightly softer than turquoiseā.ā Smithsonian is similar in appearance, but its color is slightly lighter and harderā.ā Varicose veins are very similar, but they are usually much greener in color and usually much harder than āChrysocollaā
The most important mines of Chrysocolla āare Israel, Congo (Zaire), Chile, United Kingdom, Cluj, Katanga (Shaba), Mexicoā,āPeru, Russia and the United States (Arizona, Utah, Idaho, New Mexico, Michigan and Pennsylvania).ā
Arizona is now recognized as the best producer of Chrysocollaā.āā The Timna copper mine was famous in āancient Israel for producing mixed Chrysocollaā.āā Western Australia is also known for producing chrysocolla āazurite quasi-mineralsā.ā
Other notable chrysocolla locations in the world include; Mexico, Peru, Chile, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire), Australia, Russia, Cornwall in England, France, and Israel..ā
