Description: Chrysocolla crystallizes in the form of masses, layers, crusts, botryoidal configurations, and microscopic needle-like crystals. Its colors range from shades of blue or green to occasionally blue or black. Chrysocolla is sometimes found in a gemmy state, which is known as gem silica. It resembles Turquoise and shares some of the same properties.

Location: Chrysocolla is mined in Mexico, Zaire, Chile, Russia, and the United States.

Astrological Sign: Gemini, Virgo, and Taurus

Spiritual Uses: Chrysocolla revitalizes and calms the base, navel, and solar plexus chakras. It can help ease emotional heartache and to give renewed strength and balance. Its green color corresponds to the heart chakra, and it is worn or used in spells to attract love. It can help one to become attuned to the Earth and is a stone of peace, a soother of the emotions. It can help direct us to the way that we can assist in helping the Earth heal, and can assist us in communication with the spiritual forces of the Earth (nature spirits, fairies, etc.) The stone can produce great inner strength, heart-centered, helping to sustain and maintain one's self during stressful situations. It is a promoter of physical vitality, and stimulates the intuitive qualities of one's character.

Physical Uses: Arthritis and other bone diseases are treated by gem healers using Chrysocolla, and the organs of the digestive tract are also aided by the stone. Ulcers can become less problematic and hypertension and stressful conditions due to fear and guilt lessened. Chrysocolla can help develop personal confidence, making its user feel more comfortable speaking the truth. In one's home and the environment, Chrysocolla can help in purification, working to eliminate negativity from within its user. It imparts an energy that helps stabilize the home. By providing for insight into that which is necessary to the physical body, intellect, and emotions, Chrysocolla helps one to attune to the perfection of the universe. Physically, it can help to regulate the pancreas, to assist in the regulation of insulin, and to balance the blood sugar. It can also strengthen the muscular structure of the legs, arms, abdomen, and back. Chrysocolla has also been used in the treatment of blood disorders, such as leukemia, and cellular inadequacies. It has been shown to help with disorders of the lungs, such as asthma and tuberculosis, and has helped in re-oxygenating the cellular structure. It seems actually to furnish greater lung capacity and to instill increased breathing capabilities. Infrared light can increase the power of Chrysocolla, with a fifteen minute exposure usually being long enough.

History: The stone has been used by musicians, possibly because of its reputation for having healing properties for the lungs and throat. It has also been used to drive off unreasonable fear and illusions, the user holding it in their hand.

Different Types: Chrysocolla comes in different colors and is also found in a gemmy state which is called gem silica.