Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla is composed of copper and aluminum hydrosilicate and forms where copper is exposed to air and moisture. It is rarely pure and often contains Malachite, Azurite, Shattuckite or Cuprite. Its name comes from the Greek for "golden glue", as this stone was once used to make gold jewelry.






Virtues and properties of Chrysocolla in lithotherapy
Its copper content makes Chrysocolla an excellent stone for boosting your immune system and curing infections, particularly those affecting the ENT sphere, such as ear infections, bronchitis, colds or angina, but also flu. Its anti-inflammatory action helps reduce fever and relieve joint pain.
For women, it's a precious companion that helps regulate the hormonal system and is a great support in all the natural cycles of their lives. Chrysocolla regulates the menstrual cycle and relieves cramps that may occur during menstruation or ovulation. During pregnancy or menopause, it is an ally that helps to better cope with hormonal changes and soothes the great emotionality frequent at these stages of life.
Chrysocolla is a stone that can bring peace and harmony to your relationship with yourself and others. It's sometimes called "the stone of friendship", because it encourages listening, understanding, tolerance, forgiveness, as well as the acceptance and expression of emotions and feelings. It links the heart to the spoken word, making your words clear, kind and honest.
Its feminine energies invite you to move towards inner peace. Yes, Chrysocolla asks you to stop, look within and be honest with yourself. Are you constantly trying to fill the gaps? You do, but have you thought about being? These voices carrying the wisdom of mermaids are not pleasant to listen to, surely you don't like the answer. Welcome to your depths, the only path to your light. But don't worry, Chrysocolla is a wonderful guide.
How do I use a Chrysocolla?
To relieve pain, place your Chrysocolla directly on the painful area, using a bandage to hold it in place if necessary.
For ENT infections (chronic or otherwise), wear a Chrysocolla necklace. Particularly in winter or when you're tired, when your immune system needs support.
A Chrysocolla offered as a token of friendship is a precious gift in any friendly or loving relationship.
Wear a Chrysocolla necklace if you're going to be speaking in public or in a conversation where emotions might get the better of you.
Where to place a Chrysocolla?
On the dining room table for meals that rhyme with conviviality and sincere sharing.
In the living room or in a central point of the house to enhance family harmony.
Under your pillow if you have a cold or cough that interferes with your sleep.
In a treatment room, especially when the therapy offers a lot of room for speech.
In your workshop to foster your creativity.
Warning: Chrysocolla is toxic as an elixir!
Purifying a Chrysocolla
Moon, fumigation, breath, intention, singing bowl, form waves, prayers... Chrysocolla decomposes in water!Chakras
4th and 5th chakras - Heart and ThroatAstrological signs
Sagittarius, Libra and GeminiElement
WaterLithotherapy
- Element(s) :
- Zodiac(s) :
- Libra, Gemini, Sagittarius
- Purification :
- Singing bowl, Fumigation, Moon, Form waves, Breathing
- Caution(s):
- No water, Toxic in elixir
- Illness(es) :
- Angina, Cough
- Physics :
- Bronchial tubes, Fatigue, Hormones (regulation), Immune system, Ears, Reproductive system, Painful periods
- Emotional :
- Clarity, Self-esteem, Self-image, Emotionality, Balance
- Spiritual :
- Harmonie
- Miscellaneous :
- Childbirth, Creativity, Pregnancy, Menstruation, Relationship (friendship), Relationship (love), Relationship (family)
Mineralogy
- Hardness :
- 2.0-4.0
- Moths scale:
- 2, 3, 4
- Strunz classification :
- Silicate
- Crystalline system :
- Orthorhombic
- Chemical element :
- Cu, Si, O, H, Al, Fe, P
- Line color :
- White, grey to blue-green
- Density :
- 1.9-2.4
- Cleavage :
- None to conchoidal
- Fracture:
- Fragile
- Transparency :
- Translucent to opaque
- Refringence :
- nω = 1.460, nε = 1.570
- Birefringence :
- Uniaxial (+), +0.110
- Colors :
- Blue, blue-green, green
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*Please note! Some minerals may be toxic and must not be licked or ingested (as such or in the form of powder, elixir or stone water) or be in prolonged contact with the skin or mucous membranes.
*The information on the stones described here are general indications based on our research and experience, and are not exhaustive.
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