About Chrysocolla
A hydrated copper phyllosilicate, displaying shades of blue and green. It's a serene stone associated with communication, feminine energy, and gentleness, often used for meditation and dispelling negativity. (Gem Silica is silicified chrysocolla).
Primary Hues
Blue, Cyan, Green, Blue-Green, Brown, Black
Metaphysical Properties
A tranquil stone that aids meditation and communication. Believed to draw off negative energies. Inspires creativity.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Empress
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes the divine feminine- creativity- and gentle power- aligning with Chrysocolla's energy.
Queen of Cups
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Cups
Rationale: Represents compassionate communication- emotional balance- and intuition- resonating with Chrysocolla.
Associated Deities
Sophia
Pantheon: Gnostic
Domain: Wisdom- Divine Feminine
Rationale: Sophia as the embodiment of wisdom and feminine power aligns with Chrysocolla.
Aphrodite/Venus
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Love- Beauty- Harmony
Rationale: Their association with gentle love and harmony connects to Chrysocolla's soothing nature.
Metaphysical Uses
Feminine Empowerment Rituals
Soothing Communication Meditation
Heartache Healing Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Chrysocolla is classified as a phyllosilicate minerals, mineraloids mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic unknown space group system. Its chemical formula is Cu2 − xAlx(H2Si2O5)(OH)4·nH2O. Common crystal habits include massive, nodular, botryoidal.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phyllosilicate minerals, mineraloids
- Chemical Formula: Cu2 − xAlx(H2Si2O5)(OH)4·nH2O
- IMA Symbol: Ccl[2]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic Unknown space group
- Predominant Geological Color: Blue, cyan (blue-green), green, dark blue to black, brown, rarely yellow
- Crystal Habit: Massive, nodular, botryoidal
- Cleavage: none
- Luster: Vitreous to dull
- Streak: White to a blue-green color
- Diaphaneity: Translucent to opaque