Chrysocolla the 'wise
stone'
is a hydrated copper silicate mineral with formula
Chrysocolla has a blue-green color and is a minor ore of
copper, having a hardness of 2.5 to 3.5.
It is of secondary origin and forms in the oxidation zones
of copper ore bodies. Associated minerals are quartz, limonite, azurite,
malachite, cuprite, and other secondary copper minerals.
It is typically found as botryoidal or rounded masses and
crusts, or vein fillings. Because of its light color, it is sometimes confused
with turquoise.
Notable occurrences include Israel, Democratic Republic of
Congo, Chile, Cornwall in England, and Arizona, Utah, Idaho, New Mexico, Michigan,
and Pennsylvania in the United States.
A 2006 study has produced evidence that chrysocolla may be a
microscopic mixture of the copper hydroxide mineral spertiniite, amorphous
silica and water
Sictific
Category Silicate
mineral
Formula: (repeating unit) (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4·nH2O
Strunz classification 09.ED.20
Unit cell a =
5.7 Å, b = 8.9 Å, c = 6.7 Å
Identification:Color Blue,
blue-green, green
Crystal habit Massive,
nodular, botryoidal
Crystal system Orthorhombic
Fracture Irregular/uneven,
sub-conchoidal
Tenacity Brittle
to sectile
Mohs scale hardness 2.5
- 3.5
Luster Vitreous
to dull
Streak white
to a blue-green color
Diaphaneity Translucent
to opaque
Chrysocolla gemstone is quite often confused with turquoise,
as it has many of the same visual qualities as turquoise. But it is nothing
like turquoise, past the visual standpoint.
For thousands of years, as legend tells it, chrysocolla has
been a stone of conciliation and reassurance thought the world.
In ancient Egypt, it was called the 'wise stone' as those
who wore it generally came up with clever comprises when it seems and
unbearable pass in negotiations. It was also thought it would protect the
wearer against psychological damage as well. Lore also tells that this stone
had the power to make more violent people more sensitive and tolerant, which is
apparently why Cleopatra carried chrysocolla with her everywhere she went.
This gemstone is rarely minded today, which is what creates
its high price tag.
Chrysocolla benefits are focused on wisdom and peace.
Enabling you to remain calm during chaotic situations
The clarity that this stone can bring will decrease
nervousness. Allowing you to remain neutral and objective in heated disputes.
Which makes this stone especially useful when dealing with trouble in a
relationship.
It was used as a healing stone with native Indian tribes
that attributed many powers to it. Not only calming the body and mind, but also
increasing the resistance of the body to diseases and other influences.
Its astrological signs are Gemini and Taurus and is
associated with the 5th chakra. While it is not an official birthstone it is
sometimes used instead of turquoise which is the December birthstone
The name chrysocolla comes from the Greek words ‘chrysos’
which means gold and ‘kola’ meaning glue. Because in ancient times it was used
by smiths as a solder when they were crafting gold jewelry.
Supposedly chrysocolla was first mined in the legendary
mines of King Solomon. In ancient Egypt it was known as a wisdom stone.
Legend has it that Cleopatra carried a piece with her at all
times. The main reason for this was the stone has a calming effect and boosts
creativity.
Which was certainly a very useful ability when dealing with
diplomats and rulers of the powerful nations that surrounded Egypt at the time.
It allowed her to come up with clever solutions and compromises that kept her
and her people in a powerful position.
The healing properties of chrysocolla are focused on calming
the body. Which helps when dealing with infections and fevers. Chrysocolla is a
copper gemstone, like azurite and malachite. People often use other copper
items to enhance the powers of this stone.
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