Chrysocolla

An Introduction to Chrysocolla

Chrysocolla is a secondary copper mineral, like Azurite, Malachite and Turquoise, though it combines copper and silica, rather than carbon dioxide or phosphate. It is frequently found in oxidized copper deposits located in arid climates, including the Southwestern United States, Chile, Australia, Russia and Zaire. Typically found as botryoidal masses (rounded lumps looking like grapes), or thin layers atop other rocks or minerals, it can be discovered in the same veins as Azurite and its often partner stone, Malachite.

Each Chrysocolla specimen is unique, with its mottle green, blue and white surface creating its own watery landscape. Chrysocolla is strongly associated with the element of water and the throat chakra. Because it is believed to enhance female energies, in both men and women, it gained the name Goddess Stone.

A truly creative crystal, Chrysocolla is perfect for artists and creatives looking to fully express their vision and ideas. It is also a calming stone, supporting emotional well-being.

A soft stone, with a Mohs hardness as low as 2.5, Chrysocolla can be delicate to work with in jewelry-making. But it does make a convenient and less expensive replacement for Turquoise, while providing some cross-over properties due to it’s formation from copper.