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Blue Goldstone
Man-made glass infused with cobalt and copper crystals
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, deep dark blue color with sparkling metallic copper flecks, vitreous luster, amorphous crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, deep dark blue color with sparkling metallic copper flecks, vitreous luster, amorphous crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Synthesized in industrial glass-making laboratories through the controlled reduction of copper compounds within a silica matrix.
Uses & applications
Widely used in fashion jewelry, pendants, beads, and ornamental carvings due to its striking starry-night appearance.
Geological facts
Legend credits its invention to 17th-century Italian monks in Venice, though similar glass-making techniques date back to ancient Persia.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its uniform dark background and suspended reflective metallic points; manufactured globally for commercial markets.
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