Chrysocolla aka:Peruvian Turquoise, Tumble by 250g, Large 25mm - 35mm

Chrysocolla a.ka. Peruvian Turquoise

Peruvian Chrysocolla AKA "Peruvian Turquoise" is a rare blue and green gemstones from Peru’s famous Lilly mine. Each gem has its own beautiful patterns, making every Peruvian Chrysocolla unique and individual.

Named for its highly regarded origin, Peruvian Chrysocolla is an attractive, blue and green opaque gemstone that displays a variety of colourful designs due to the oxidization of copper, iron and manganese. Each gem has its own beautiful patterns, making every Peruvian Chrysocolla unique and individual.

Often confused with Turquoise because of its colour, Chrysocolla’s major value determinants are colour (bright colorful designs) and cutting quality (polish condition). Peruvian Chrysocolla is cut as cabochons (cut in convex form and highly polished, but not faceted) to accentuate the signature colour patterns that make each gemstone visually unique.

Finished with an excellent finish, proportion and shape, Peruvian Chysocolla displays bright, vivid colours with a superior luster, which are key quality considerations for this gemstone.

Well-known for its fine quality, Peruvian Chrysocolla is from the famous Lilly Mine, located approximately 200 kilometers south of the capital Lima and 40 kilometers east of Pisco Umay. The mine opened in the early 90s and while still producing, the output of fine quality gems has decreased, representing less than two percent of total production.

Receiving no enhancements or treatments, Peruvian Chrysocolla is one of the few gemstones that are entirely natural.

Reference from: Gem Adventurer