Turquoise Stone (Chrysocolla)
Overview
Turquoise
(chrysocolla) is
a very soft stone that comes in a beautiful bluish-green
color. Many people call Chrysocolla the "Peace Crystal"
because of it's calming and soothing powers. Chrysocolla is
found in quite a few places including the Czech Republic,
Israel, and the United States. It is usually found alongside
items like quartz and limonite.
About the Stone
Chrysocolla is a very soft stone, only a 2-4 on the Mohs Scale, making it very hard to turn into jewelry unless it is mixed with a harder stone. It is found in a bluish green color that reminds many people of how earth looks from space.Chrysocolla grows in large sizes and in not considered rare or hard to find. It is found in the Czech Republic, Israel, England, Congo, and the United States. In the U.S. Chrysocolla is found in Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania. Chrysocolla is often found alongside quartz, copper minerals, azurite, and limonite.
Metaphysical Properties
Chrysocolla is a stone of peace and tranquility. Chrysocolla is said to use its abilities gradually, allowing your body and mind to heal in a serene piece of mind.In some Native American cultures, this earth-like stone was used to strengthen the body’s immune system and calm a person when he or she was upset.
Other Properties of Chrysocolla include:
- Promotes level headedness and clear thinking.
- Often used by public speakers to decrease nervousness.
- Placing Chrysocolla directly on the affected body part is said to help with infections, fever, and cramps.
- Chrysocolla can lower blood pressure detoxify the liver.
- Helps with ulcers and arthritis.