Chrysocolla

Chrysocolla

Overview

Chrysocolla has an attractive blue-green colour and is a minor ore of copper, having a hardness of 2.5 to 3.5.

The name comes from the Greek chrysos, "gold", and kolla, "glue", in allusion to the name of the material used to solder gold, and was first used by Theophrastus in 315 BCE.

Origin

Congo, Chile, England, USA

Chemical Formula

Hydrated Copper Silicate - (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4·nH2O

Chakra

Fourth (Heart) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

  • Promotes harmony
  • Eliminates negativity
  • Communication
  • Expression
  • Artistic creativity
  • Enhances personal power
  • Joy

Physical Healing Properties

  • Circulatory system
  • Reduces Mental Tension
  • Arthritis
  • Bone disease
  • Blood disorders
  • Lung
  • Liver, Kidneys and Intestines
  • Re-oxygenates the blood
  • Regenerates the pancreas and regulates insulin
  • Strengthens muscles and alleviates muscle cramps
  • Infections
  • Lowers blood pressure
  • Treats PMS and menstrual cramps