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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 StoneChrysocolla 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 PropertiesChrysocolla 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. |