Physical Properties of Chrysocolla Stone / Crystal |
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Chemical Formula: | Cu2Al(H2Si2O5)(OH)4H2O |
Chemical Composition: | Aluminum, Copper, Silicon, Hydrogen, Oxygen |
Crystal System: | Orthorhombic |
Lustre: | Vitreous to greasy |
Transparency: | Translucent, Opaque |
Colour: | Green, bluish green, blue, blackish blue to black, or brown and rarely yellow |
Streak: | Light green |
Hardness: | 2 - 4 on Mohs Scale |
Tenacity: | Brittle |
Cleavage: | None Observed |
Fracture: | Irregular/Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal |
Density: | 1.93 - 2.4 |
Refractive Index: | 1.460 to 1.570 |
Chrysocolla is called as the king of carbonate copper gemstones. It is vivid blue-green in colour and often mistaken for turquoise because they share many visual resemblance. It is favoured as a stone for jewellery representing prosperity, luck and fortitude. It is also known worldwide as a stone of calming rapprochement and support.
In Native American cultures Chrysocolla is known as the healing stone. It is used in strengthening the body's resistance against illness and bringing about tranquil feelings where there is emotional distress. It helps in releasing anxiety, stress and controlling your anger. By placing the gemstone directly on the affected body part it can cure many infections, cure fever, lowering blood pressure, detoxify the lever, speedy recovery from burns and provides relief to cramps. Chrysocolla also helps you in understanding your problems in a clearer way and finding a proper solution for it.
Chrysocolla gemstone has the power to bring harmony and increase wisdom in your life. It is used to calm nervousness and soothe irritability. It also aids verbal expression and helps you when you are communicating with others. Under the guidance of this gemstone you are inspired to communicate with words that vibrate with power and truth. It is worn to overcome the difficulty in expressing one's feelings or creativity.
Aluminian Chrysocolla, Aluminian Ferrian Chrysocolla, Cornuite (of Rogers), Cyanochalcite, Pilarite, Traversoite
Chrysocolla gemstones / crystals are found in some of the countries of world are: Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mali, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Namibia, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Congo, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Uganda, UK, Ukraine, USA, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe