A secondary copper-uranium mineral, a hydrated phosphate of copper and uranium, typically blue or green in color.
From Greek 'chalkos' (copper) and 'lithos' (stone), meaning 'copper stone.' This mineral name follows the classical Greek-based nomenclature for describing ore minerals by their key elements.
Chalcolite is radioactive and beautiful—collectors prize it for its stunning turquoise color, but they have to handle it carefully because of its uranium content. It's one of those minerals where aesthetics and danger go hand-in-hand.
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