Chrysocolla is a copper silicate mineral found in deposits around the world. Chrysocolla is a hydrous copper silicate usually found in association with Malachite and Azurite. Its blue-green hues reflect the calming and inspiring benefits within. Pure chrysocolla is fragile, with a hardness of 2-4 on the Mohs scale (Mohs). However, certain inclusions like chalcedony can raise it to a 7.
Metaphysical Properties & Power Beliefs: Chrysocolla is a stone of empowerment, communication, and calming. People who tend to get erratic and are hyper emotional during stressful situations need to carry a piece of Chrysocolla daily. This stone will help in reducing that panic feeling when overwhelmed, and will allow you to have a clear head and a calm mind while making difficult decisions.
Stone Cares: Keeping your Chrysocolla gem clean is simple. For a quick clean, just hold the stone under any running water – tap water is fine! Leave it out in the sun for 20-30 minutes to dry. When your stone needs a deep clean, lukewarm soapy water will do just fine. Dry it with a cloth after, making sure to handle it delicately.
Birthstone: Chrysocolla is not assigned to any particular month as a birthstone, however it makes a great alternative for turquoise, December’s birthstone.
References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/chrysocolla
https://www.crystalvaults.com/crystal-encyclopedia/chrysocolla
https://www.minerals.net/mineral/chrysocolla.aspx
https://geology.com/minerals/chrysocolla.shtml
