CHRYSOCOLLA

Chakra- Throat (5th), Heart (4th) and Root (1st);  Hardness-2-4; Element- Water

For thousands of years, as legend tells it, chrysocolla has been a stone of conciliation and reassurance thought the world.  In ancient Egypt, it was called the 'wise stone' as those who wore it generally came up with clever comprises when it seems and unbearable pass in negotiations.  It was also thought it would protect the wearer against psychological damage as well.  Lore also tells that this stone had the power to make more violent people more sensitive and tolerant, which is apparently why Cleopatra carried chrysocolla with her everywhere she went.  This gemstone is rarely minded today, which is what creates its high price tag.

Chrysocolla gemstone generally occurs as a bright green or bluish crust or as compact grapelike clusters of stone.  It is a copper bearing mineral found wherever copper deposits occur especially in areas of the southwestern USA, Chili, Zaire, Australia, France and England. Eliat Stone is a variegated blue and green mixture of chrysocolla and other copper minerals found in the Gulf of Aqaba, near the northwestern end of the Red Sea".

Chrysocolla is generally associated with peace and tranquility, as well as intuition, patience and unconditional love.  It is often thought to offer gentle and soothing qualities, it is believed to be a powerful source of life-force energy, as well as a stone for feminine empowerment; helping to build feminine energies and cam emotions.  Chrysocolla is known to promote level headedness, encouraging clarity of thought and a neutral, calm attitude during turbulence. It can also be used to decrease nervousness and irritability.

Healing

Chrysocolla is best known among Native American Indian cultures for its capability of strengthening the body's resistance and bringing about calm feeling where there has been upset and turmoil.  It enhances creativity in all, female energy and communication, as well as relieving ulcers and arthritis.

This stone can be placed directly on the effected body position, for alleviating cramps, infections of the throat, detoxifying the liver, lowering blood pressure (heart) or assisting recovery from burns.  As well, laying it on the third eye offers immense spiritual benefit.

Chrysocolla is particularly effective when carried as a touchstone or jewelry that is in constant contact with the skin.  It should be cleansed once a month under warm running water and then recharged overnight in a bowl with tumbled hematite.

Zodiac
Associations: Venus  Not a traditional birthstone for any month.  Stone of Taurus, Cancer, Aquarius and Libra, chrysocolla symbolizes psychological and metal conciliation.