Chrysocolla – A Burst of Natural Color for Artisans and Collectors
Shape and create or add an intense pop of color to your collection with chrysocolla, a mineral with vivid sky-blue to blue-green hues. The perfect pick for jewelry designers and lapidary artists, shop our collection to find top-quality chrysocolla pieces that will inspire your next masterpiece.
Chrysocolla is a secondary-origin mineral that forms in the oxidation zones of copper-bearing minerals, such as malachite, azurite, quartz, and cuprite. Belonging to the silicate mineral group, it often appears as glossy botryoidal clusters, bubbly crusts, or mats of tiny needle-like crystals. It can also form tufts of fibrous crystals.
The physical properties of chrysocolla include:
• Color: Blue, green, turquoise, and sometimes brown or black
• Luster: Vitreous to dull
• Transparency: Translucent to opaque
• Crystal System: Amorphous or botryoidal masses
• Hardness: Mohs 2.5–3.5
• Cleavage: Poor, irregular fractures
• Density: 2.0–2.4 g/cm³, lightweight
• Other Properties: Chrysocolla is infusible, meaning it does not melt when exposed to heat.
Interesting tidbits: “Chrysocolla” originates from the Greek word “Chrysos,” which means gold and kola, meaning glue. Ancient goldsmiths, including the Romans, used it as solder (santerna) to bond gold pieces. It has associations of peace, tranquility, patience, wisdom, and unconditional love. It is also known as a healing stone among Native American cultures.
Chrysocolla is highly sought-after for customizing jewelry or adding a splash of color to artistic designs. Our collection includes raw chrysocolla for lapidary projects, polished stones for decor, and rare specimens with intense color for personal collections or other uses.
Browse our curated chrysocolla for sale now. Whether you’re cutting, polishing, or showcasing it in its natural state, chrysocolla enhances any creation or collection. From one-of-a-kind patterns to vibrant turquoise shades, these stones are perfect for sparking creativity, complementing your designs, or making thoughtful gifts for fellow enthusiasts.
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