Malachite in Chrysocolla Sterling Silver Earrings - 1

Chrysocolla, known as the “teaching stone” or “wise stone” has a gentle flowing subtle energy unlike the high energies of quartz.  Its alluring opaque hues of blue, green and turquoise are a treat for the eyes and sooth the soul.  Staring into this stone brings about a tranquility and calmness much like gazing into the blissful colors of the sea.  The semi-precious stone’s role is to bring about peace, intuition, patience, transformation, and unconditional love.  It allows us to tap into our own knowledge, creativity, and wisdom, while creating clarity within our thoughts.  During our daily lives, there are many times we encounter times of turbulence and strife.  When harnessing the gentle flow of energy Chrysocolla provides, we can become less irritable and communicate with sensitivity and tolerance.    

History

Chrysocolla is found in various deposits throughout the world and has been beloved by many cultures for thousands of years.  Chrysocolla can be found intermingled with other copper-bearing minerals such as malachite, turquoise and azurite amongst others.  This compelling mix creates a beautiful mixed gemstone known as Eilat stone.  Eilat stone is the national stone of Israel and is named for the city where King Solomon originally mined it in Africa.  This explains why it is the national stone of Israel as King Solomon in legend also mined this stone in the Timna Valley of Israel. 

The name Chrysocolla was originally used to describe the stone by Theophrastus, a Greek philosopher and botanist, in 315 BC.  The word was derived from the Greek words “Chryso” meaning gold, and “Kola” meaning glue.  Solder, with Chrysocolla being a main ingredient, was used in the earliest of times by goldsmiths to weld and fuse gold pieces together.  Solder was coined “saterna” by the Roman’s.

Nero, a Roman emperor, was attracted to Chrysocolla for its mesmerizing green/blue color and its association to opulence and elite living.  In ancient Rome, there were four factions symbolized by the color’s red, white, blue and green.  Nero was a part of the green faction, which was the most dominant of all the factions.  They often hosted competitions (such as chariot races) between the factions, and the winners of these competitions secured their status as superior to the others. In one such Chariot race competition, Nero himself, was a competitor and sprinkled the arena with ground green Chrysocolla powder.

In ancient Egypt, Chrysocolla was called the “wise stone” because it guarded and encouraged the mind during tumultuous meetings and negotiations.  In legend, it is said those who wore it would come out of these meetings with compromises and resolutions.  Cleopatra, who was an ambassador, also adorned herself in Chrysocolla due to the stone’s ability to help those who are inherently violent become more tolerant and sensitive. 

In Tibet and Africa, the stone was used for healing, while in Native American cultures it has been used to strengthen the body’s resistance to illness and emotional duress. 

Metaphysical Properties

·         Increases One’s Wisdom

·         Brings About Harmony

·         Instills Peace and Tranquility

·         Encourages Clarity of Thought and Promotes Levelheadedness

·         Guides Us to a Calmer Attitude During Strife and Turbulence

·         Purifies the Home or Environment

·         Decreases Nervousness and Irritability

·         Alleviates Difficulty Expressing Feelings and Creative Thoughts

·         Assists in Communication and Meditation

·         Reduces Mental Tension

Physical Healing

·         Promotes a Healthy Nervous System

·         Relieves Guilt, Anxiety and Depression

·         Treats PMS, Supports the Menstrual Cycle and Reduces Cramps

·         Regulates Blood Sugar

·         Aides Digestion

·         Purifies the Lungs

·         Eases Fevers and Infections

·         Detoxifies the Liver, Kidneys and Intestines

·         Treats Arthritis, Bone Disease and Muscle Spasms

Chakras

·         Throat

·         Heart

Uses

·         Excellent to place in a home, office, wear in jewelry or use during meditation to harness the energies of the stone.

Proper Care

To keep Chrysocolla’s energy pure, charge and cleanse once a month.  Chrysocolla is best cleansed by holding the crystal under warm water and/or using smudging techniques.  The crystal can be charged by placing outside or setting it in a windowsill during a full moon.  You may also place it on or near clear quartz.  Lastly, placing your crystals in a selenite bowl, or a selenite charging plate will cleanse and charge the crystal while keeping them clear of negative energies while in/on the selenite.

 Frequently called the “The Stone of Transformation and Protection” or “Midwife Stone”, Malachite was originally uncovered in Egypt.  It has a Greek etymology from the word “malakos”, which translates to “soft”.  Malachite can be found in nearly all parts of the world.  This green mineral stone is often intergrown with Azurite or Chrysocolla. 

History

This copper based mineral stone was mined in Egypt as early as 4000 B.C. In 1400 B.C., it was used for King Tutankhamen’s tomb wall paintings. Greek scholars frequently wrote about the Malachite causing its popularity to surge throughout Europe and Asia.  It became very fashionable in ornamental jewelry wore throughout Ancient Greece and Rome and was also commonly used as a pigment in eyeshadow. Russian Czars sourced it to intricately ornament their castles built during this time.  During the Middle Ages, Malachite was used by healers to protect against curses and to cure various stomach ailments.  

Metaphysical Properties

• Eases Air Travel Fears 

• Breaks Unwanted Ties

• Encourages Change and Risk-Taking

• Promotes Inner Change and Growth

• Alleviates Shyness and Fear of Confrontation

• Encourages Expression of Feelings

• Balances  Emotions and Relationships

• Reveals And Heals Emotional Pain

• Facilitates Peace

• Cultivates Friendships and Empathy

• Protects Against Negative Effects of Electronics 

• Absorbs Negative Energy

• Repels Atmospheric and Body Pollutants

• Guards Against Radiation

Physical Healing

• Stimulates Healing for Bruises, Broken Bones, Swollen Joints, Growths, Tumors and Torn Muscles

• Relieves Female Reproductive Pains Due to Menstrual Cycles and Childbirth

• Eases Cold Sweats, Trembling, Parkinson’s Symptoms, Asthma and Intestinal and Rheumatic Pain

• Enhances Immune System and Stimulates Liver to Remove Toxins

• Used As Diuretic Stone for Kidney and Gallstone Pain

• Boosts Mental  Clarity 

Chakras

• Throat and Crown