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.