Chrysocolla is a copper mineral with its color ranging from blue to green to blue-

green, with sometimes black or brown. The highest quality of chrysocolla is known
as Gem Silica. Another form known as Drusy Chrysocolla is often found with
sparkling little crystals of white quartz on one or more faces. This impregnation
of quartz adds a hardness and stability to this soft mineral. Chrysocolla is
frequently found in the southwest United States, especially Arizona, and it is
often a clue to ore prospectors that copper deposits may be nearby.

This mineral forms as acicular, microscopic crystals, in radiating groups or in

close-packed aggregates. It also occurs in massive, earthy, cryptocrystalline and
botryoidal habits. This mineral is translucent to nearly opaque and has a vitreous
to earthy luster.

This mineral works especially well with the heart and throat chakras. It creates a
gentle, soothing and friendly vibration, flushing and healing heart blocks. Use it
to enhance flexibility, self-forgiveness, peace of heart, patience, and in allowing
for differences with others. It keeps one in light, love and healing daily.

At the throat chakra, it can give balance and strength in communication and
expression; assists one in knowing when silence is the best choice in a situation.
Use it for grounding in transmitting situations to further stabilize and balance
energies. Also useful in purifying the home environment.

Chrysocolla has been known to aid in preventing ulcers, digestive problems and
arthritic conditions. It strengthens the lungs and thyroid gland and also enhances
one�s metabolism. It is excellent for female disorders.

Gem Silica, a more evolved form of chrysocolla, increases the rate at which
energies can be stabilized and balanced because of its increased quality. It also
stimulates the crown chakra and can align the physical structure to the etheric.

Drusy Chrysocolla, with the appearance of quartz crystals, unites the energies of
chrysocolla with the directive force of quartz to accelerate the process in which
the chrysocolla is being used; an intensifier.

Chrysocolla is often found with other minerals such as malachite, azurite,

turquoise. The famous Eilat stone, found in Israel, is comprised of chrysocolla,
turquoise and malachite.