Chrysocolla, the king of carbonate copper gemstones, is an alluring, vivid blue-green color and is often mistaken for turquoise because they share many visual similarities. ... The rich, vibrant blue and green colors of chrysocolla are reminiscent of looking down upon the earth's surface from space.

How can you tell if chrysocolla is real?

The softness of the chrysocolla stone is also a good indicator. If you can scratch the surface with a copper coin, it is likely to be the real deal. However, the inclusion of quartz or other minerals in the stone could make a genuine gemstone harder.

How do you tell chrysocolla from turquoise?

What's an easy way to tell the difference between turquoise and chrysocolla? Just lick it! The porous structure of chrysocolla absorbs moisture, so your tongue or finger should stick to it! But, sometimes if a lot of clay is mixed in with turquoise, it can stick too (but not as strongly).