Chrysocolla is a very peaceful stone.  It is soothing and calming in times of stress, bringing about a gentle release.  Chrysocolla gently draws off negative energies of all kinds and is especially helpful during transitional times, such as breakups and job loss, among other similar situations.  By the same token, Chrysocolla can help calm the emotions and bring understanding to discordant relationships. 

Chrysocolla is a wonderful piece to use, on a daily basis, as a support stone. It helps to face challenges and changes with ease.  Chrysocolla inspires creativity, inner balance and self-awareness.  Chrysocolla can be used where feelings of anger, guilt and blame are present.  It will gently assist in the awareness and understanding of this process and will bring in the energies of forgiveness, love and joy.

Chrysocolla is a powerful stone because it aligns all chakras with the Divine. 

Chrysocolla is a tranquil stone.  Chrysocolla can be used with the Throat Chakra, where it helps with wise communication, or with the Heart Chakra to balance and strengthen, helping one to learn how to live from the truth of the Heart.  It can also be used to open and activate the Thymus, or Second Heart Chakra.  Chrysocolla has been used with the Third-Eye to enhance meditation, bringing visions and knowledge of the sublime into conscious awareness.  

Physically, Chrysocolla can help heal ailments of the lungs, back, and stomach.

Metaphysical:
Primary Chakra: Heart, Throat, Thymus (Second Heart) Third Eye
Astrological sign(s): Gemini, Virgo, Taurus
Vibration: Number 5

Geological:
Stone Type/Family: A member of the Silicates Class
Crystal System: Orthorhombic
Chemical Composition: (Cu,Al)2 H2Si2 O5(OH)4·nH2O Hydrous Copper Aluminum Silicate. More often than not, Chrysocolla is found as a secondary mineral to Malachite, Azurite, Shattuckite and/or Turquoise.
Hardness: 2.5-3.5

Physical:
Color: Green, bluish green, blue, blackish blue, or brown
Location: Angola, Australia, Bolivia, Chile, Mexico, Namibia, Republic of the Congo, Russia, UK, USA, Zaire, Zambia
Rarity: Common
Fun Fact: In its gemmy state, Chrysocolla is known as Gem Silica

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