Chrysocolla My sister Rita gave me this stone while I was visiting. I will point out that as we were looking at all the stones that we are discussing in the daily mailing, she would ask me what each stone was. I was able to name most of the stones . . . pretty good considering I haven't been rock hounding for a lot of years ! Anyway, when we came to this stone, I had guessed azurite ( wrong ) and then I thought perhaps it was a form of turquoise. ( wrong ) Rita thought it was rhodochrosite, so I made a note . . . I was sure to forget otherwise. When I got home, I looked up rhodochrosite and saw that it was a pink or light red stone. This puzzled me, so while I was talking to Belinda on the phone ( Woo Hoo . . . all the way from Australia ! ) we discussed the stone. I sent a picture of it to her, because I was absolutely baffled by it ! Belinda got back to me and identified this stone as Chrysocolla ! I ran a hardness test to be certain. Mystery solved ! ( This stone kept toppling over, so I used the calcite to prop it up. ) Here is what I found about this stone. Legend has it that the Eilat Stone variety of this gemstone was originally mined in King Solomon's mines. The colors of Chrysocolla range from bright green to deep blue. Pure specimens are too soft to be used in jewelry, but most chrysocolla contains other material such as chalcedony and quartz. The name of this gemstone comes from the Greek meaning "Blue Gold" ; this is a reference to the fact that chrysocolla was once used to solder pieces of gold. Member of the quartz clan. Also known as Gem Silica. Is associated with tranquility, serenity, peace, subconscious wisdom, intuition, patience, nurturance, acceptance, tolerance, unconditional love, calmness, meditation, honesty, hope, intimacy, gentleness and sensitivity. Gentle, soothing, friendly. Excellent for heart Chakra; flushes and heals heart blocks (loss, hurt, guilt, fear...) for allowingness, flexibility, self-forgiveness, peace of heart, patience. Keeps one in light, love, and healing daily. On Throat, expressing feelings, verbal and artistic creativity, thyroid. Also, heart bloodsugar, and emotional balance. High conductivity from copper draws out pain, heat (fevers, inflammations, arthritis...), Excellent therapeutic aid for healing loss, incest, other traumas. Cleanses auric field. Dreams and Earth healing. If Chrysocolla contains turquois and/or malachite, it is called Eilat. Helps us to become more agreeable, harmonious and sociable. Inspires protection, self-understanding, subconscious wisdom and general healing. Excels in healing emotional and physical aspects of heart, lungs and throat Chakras. Flushes out and heals hurt, fear, stress, loss. Antidepressant. Sinuses, mouth; Bone and tissue regeneration. On Solar Plexus: Aligns the subtle bodies, harmonizes heart, mind, and body. Wholeness, peace of heart, self-expression, creativity. Balances yin/yang. Draws out pain, inflammation, fever. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Here is what Billie has to say about Chrysocolla . . . Chrysocolla: For thousands of years chrysocolla has been the stone of concilliation & reassurance throughout the world. The ancient Egyptians called it a wise stone because those who wore it came up with clever compromises while also being protected from psychological damage. It was said to make violent-tempered people sensitive & tolerant. This is apparently why Cleopatra carried a chysocolla with her wherever she went. Chrysocolla is only rarely found today, which is why it is fairly expensive. Placed on the forehead, it has a cooling effect while also lowering fever. Minor burns are treated by placing a stone on the burn in order to prevent the formation of a blister. Chrysocolla water, sipped slowly, is said to be very refreshing in the case of throat inflammation. It also calms over-excited nerves. Small children who wear a chrysocolla pendant directly on the skin benefit from good bone formation & growth. The stone also lower stress and tension while reducing anger & hatred. It promotes calmness, goodness & tolerance, and strengthens intuition. It is associated with Taurus, Cancer, Aquarius, & Libra. Chrysocolla is particularly effective when carried as a touchstone. It should be cleansed once a month under warm running water & then charged overnight in a bowl with tumbled hematite stones. ````````````` Thank you Billie . . . . |
