Origin

The gemstone Chrysocolla is often confused with turquoise. It is a copper bearing mineral found wherever copper deposits occur especially in areas of the southwestern USA, Chili, Zaire, Australia, France and England. 

History / Mythology

Ancient Egyptians called Chrysocolla the "Wise Stone" - According to history,Cleopatra was known to carry this tone wherever she went. It was said to help make those who had more volatile tempers more sensitive and tolerant.  Chrysocolla helps to lower stress and tension while also reducing anger and negative feelings towards others.  It symbolizes psychological and mental conciliation and promotes goodness, tolerance and strengthens one's intuition.

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Metaphysical Lore

This mineral can aid in sustaining inner strength when enduring longstanding stressful situations.

Chrysocolla is an effective stone for those engaged in energy work.  It revitalizes and calms the base, navel and solar plexus chakras.  At the heart chakra, it can help ease emotional heartache, renewing strength and balance while increasing ones capacity to love.  At the throat chakra, it can give strength and balance in expression and communication - helping one to remain quiet, when silence is the best course of action.

(Astrological Signs of Gemini, Virgo & Taurus)

Vibrates to the number 5

Medicinal Lore

Chrysocolla is used to aid in the regeneration and strengthening of all bodily systems, especially the pancreas, blood and lungs.