{"product_id":"brucite-chrysocolla-matrix-pakistan","title":"18g Brucite on Chrysocolla Matrix - Fine Mineral Specimen, Killa Saifullah, Pakistan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 18-gram specimen features two rounded, botryoidal Brucite nodules in vivid yellow-green sitting directly on a multi-mineral matrix composed of turquoise-blue Chrysocolla, grey-purple chromite, and iron oxide. The colour contrast between the Brucite and the Chrysocolla matrix is sharp and visually distinctive — a combination that is genuinely uncommon in the mineral market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Minerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brucite, Chrysocolla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chromite with Chrysocolla crystallization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 Grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 × 40 × 15 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow-Green (Brucite), Turquoise-Blue (Chrysocolla), Grey, Orange-Brown\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Killa Saifullah District, Balochistan Province, Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Brucite on Chrysocolla\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrucite is a magnesium hydroxide mineral that forms botryoidal (grape-like) masses in shades of white, yellow, and green. When found naturally associated with Chrysocolla — a copper silicate mineral known for its turquoise-to-blue colouration — the pairing is considered rare. This specimen originates from the chromite-rich geology of Balochistan, where the chromite matrix provides a dark, contrasting base that further highlights both minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Brucite a rare mineral?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrucite itself is not uncommon, but well-formed botryoidal Brucite specimens naturally associated with Chrysocolla on a chromite matrix — as seen here — are genuinely scarce and seldom appear on the collector market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan Brucite be used in jewellery?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrucite has a low hardness (Mohs 2.5) and is fragile, making it unsuitable for everyday jewellery. It is primarily valued as a display mineral and collector specimen rather than a lapidary material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does Chrysocolla look like on a matrix specimen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrysocolla typically appears as a fine, powdery to microcrystalline coating in shades of turquoise, blue, and green. On this specimen it forms a vivid blue-green crust across the chromite matrix, providing strong visual contrast against the yellow Brucite nodules.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkmarketgems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53242777764129,"sku":"BRUC-181","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/4665\/0401\/files\/brucite-rough.webp?v=1786453622","url":"https:\/\/www.folkmarketgems.com\/products\/brucite-chrysocolla-matrix-pakistan","provider":"Folkmarketgems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}