Chrysacolla:
Chrysacolla is found in
Cornwall,
England,
Israel,
Mexico, the
Czech Republic,
Australia, the
Congo and
New Mexico,
Arizona, and
Utah in the
United States.
Chrysacolla is commonly very fine grained and massive.
Crystals are very rarely seen, but is found worldwide. Localities include. It is frequently intergrown with other minerals such as quartz, chalcedony, or opal to yield a harder, more resilient gemstone variety. Chrysacolla intergrown with malachite and turquoise in
Israel is called Eilat.
The Mineral, Chrysacolla is a copper ore mineral, and is usually some shade of green or blue. It is a secondary mineral, typically formed by alteration of copper ores such as chalcopyrite, cuperite, etc. It is usually found in oxidation zones of copper ore deposits. Occasionally, good specimens are polished and used as gemstones.
Chrysacolla ranges from a 2-4 on the Moh’s scale.
- Zodiac birthstone for Aquarius
Myths and Therapeutic Properties:
Chrysacolla is a stone of peace, wisdom, serenity, tolerance, patience, and love. It promotes gentleness and sensitivity. It is also said to dispel fear and unreasonable emotions. The gemstone may be helpful in relieving infections around the tonsils and in the throat. It was sacred to many Native American people.