Plz help me get the name right

rockjunquie
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Plz help me get the name right Jan 19, 2016 13:32:40 GMT -5

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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 19, 2016 13:32:40 GMT -5

I'm confused. I have seen this called so many different things. Chrysocolla, gem silica, gem chrysocolla, chrysocolla plume, silicated chrysocolla (which would be gem silica, right?) you name it- I've seen it. What is the most accurate name for this hard chrysocolla (plumes?) in clear agate with some malachite plumes. I lean towards gem silica, but I would love to hear what y'all think especially Sabre52 . THANK YOU

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Last Edit: Jan 19, 2016 13:38:49 GMT -5 by rockjunquie

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Plz help me get the name right Jan 19, 2016 16:08:50 GMT -5

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Post by Don on Jan 19, 2016 16:08:50 GMT -5

I would call it Chrysocolla with malachite in clear agate. The term Gem silica in my mind can only be applied to the blue-green chalcedony material.

This is gem silica:

www.etsy.com/listing/261655041/gem-silica-silicated-chrysocolla-sky

Last Edit: Jan 19, 2016 16:12:55 GMT -5 by Don

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rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 34,959	Plz help me get the name right Jan 19, 2016 21:05:19 GMT -5 Don likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Jan 19, 2016 21:05:19 GMT -5 Gotcha... There's a lot of erroneously labeled stuff out there. I've seen so much chrysocolla labeled gem silica, it's hard to know anymore!

Fossilman Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 20,718	Plz help me get the name right Jan 20, 2016 17:08:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fossilman on Jan 20, 2016 17:08:53 GMT -5 That's beautiful!!!!!!!!!
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