Chrysocolla

Chrysocolla – a beautiful green-blue stone

• Chrysocolla is considered a stone similar to turquoise.
• It has properties similar to malachite and azurite.
• The priests of ancient times revered chrysocolla as a sacred stone. It was worn as an amulet.
• In Native American cultures it was said to protect against injury and strengthen physical resilience.
• Its fresh beauty symbolizes love and harmony.
• In meditation, chrysocolla helps you focus, calm down and still your thoughts.

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Chrysocolla is sensitive to high temperatures, so after cleansing it in lukewarm water, expose it only to indirect sunlight.

Have you ever felt that you are living your life on autopilot? Have you dreamed of a new beginning in some area of your life but not found the motivation to actually make it happen? For anyone who is desperately ready for change, chrysocolla is an ally.

The blue and green shades of chrysocolla give the stone the energy and vitality of the planet. The refreshing and rejuvenating properties of chrysocolla increase your life-force energy and inspire you to bring fresh energy into your activities. Its calming, water-like aspects also add an infusion of soothing energy to your life, helping you move smoothly and harmoniously through all aspects of your life. Turn to the healing properties of chrysocolla whenever you need to connect with its supportive energy.

The crystal stone chrysocolla was named by the Greek philosopher Theophrastus after the words "gold" and "glue". Its historical uses often relied on its unique coloring. Chrysocolla was used for soldering gold because of the copper ore it contained. In the Renaissance it was also ground into a fine powder used to make pigment for paints.

Cleopatra is also said to have carried this crystal with her, and it is believed that it was also used by the Roman emperor Nero, who dusted the chariot-racing arenas with the stone's powder.

Chrysocolla is found in Australia, England, Israel, Mexico, the USA and many other places.

Thanks to its combination of blue and green, chrysocolla represents a combination of energies related to love, growth and communication. By surrounding you with calming energy, chrysocolla invites you to explore the desires of your heart – whether that means connecting with others, speaking your truth or setting out on a new life path.

The calming meaning of chrysocolla leads you to a state of calm confidence in all situations, making it an ideal crystal to connect with when change is on the horizon. If you have been resisting a long-awaited change or hesitating to begin a desired change, chrysocolla may be the nudge you need to accept and even welcome change.

Chrysocolla works by removing negativity from your energy field. Without fear, doubt or lack of motivation standing in your way, you are free to embrace powerful transformations in all areas of your life – from relationships to career and beyond. Once energetic and emotional limitations and barriers are removed, chrysocolla adds an infusion of fresh, positive energy that moves you forward.

The healing properties of chrysocolla are ideal for those who want to make a change but are afraid of what that change might look like. The watery qualities of this stone inspire you to go where the current of life takes you. Life is constantly changing, and so are you. Rather than resisting, use chrysocolla to lean into the ebbs and flows.

Besides supporting change, the properties of chrysocolla also connect with the heart and throat chakras, the energy centers related to matters of communication and love, to facilitate heartfelt communication. If you often find yourself overanalyzing or getting stuck in your head, chrysocolla can help you get out of your head and into your heart.

Chrysocolla will teach you vulnerability and authenticity, especially when communicating with others. If you have difficulty expressing yourself, turn to chrysocolla to help you find the words to say what is in your heart. This is an especially powerful practice when your head is telling you something different from your heart.

Localities: Canada, Peru, Israel, Mexico, USA, Russia, Chile, Zimbabwe

Mohs hardness: 2 – 4