Chrysocolla Cabochon | #139 Birthstone - Loose The Color: Green with Grey

The Color: Green with Grey matrix

Likely prong-set basket style setting

what we know for certain is that we cut the rough from a bag with mixed material marked "Nevada" put away between 30 and 40 years ago

The mineral is often found in copper mines along with turquoise

Chrysocolla Cabochon | #139 Birthstone - Loose The Color: Green with GreyThe Stone: Chrysocolla natural unstabilized The Weight: 149. 68 carats The Origin: Pala, California The Cut: High Domed Oval Cabochon Cut stone measurements: 38. 96mm x 26. 37mm x 22. 76mm About Chrysocolla: Chrysocolla, high grade material referred to as "gem silica," is a blue to green mineral colored by a high copper content. The mineral is often found in copper mines along with turquoise, malachite, and azurite. Crystalized chrysocolla is rare but