Description
Extra Large Chrysocolla Heart 7 cm wide
This Extra large Chrysocolla Heart is 7cm across with a gorgeous array of shades and colours. Although this Chrysocolla Heart has been polished, on the back, sections of it have be left in a more natural state. These have a slight texture, making this heart very tactile to touch. It is a heart that would be well suited for healing.
Chrysocolla is an opaque copper silicate mineral. It has a superb range of colours, browns, vivid greens, dark blue and toturquoise blue. Because this is a mineral that contains copper, it often occurs in association with Malachite and Azurite. It gets its name from the words ‘chrysos’ and ‘kolla’ ancient Greek words for ‘gold’ and ‘glue’. Because it contains copper ore they could use it to solder gold, hence the name. Chrysocolla comes from a variety of countries including, Australia, Central Africa and also Chile and Peru. The Lily Mine, Pisco Umay in Peru is the source of this chrysocolla egg, it is located about 200 km south of Lima.
Metaphysically, it is a stone of forgiveness and peace, a stone of compassion and gentleness. This is a very soothing and rejuvenating stone, and also one for empowering feminine energies. This is also a stone that encourages self awareness, confidence and sensitivity. It is a stone of communication, and teaching, and it also a favourite with monks and hermits.
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