Collection: Chrysocolla

Chrysocolla has been known since ancient times. Hippocrates, founding father of medicine (-460 -377 BC) highlights the medicinal virtues of this stone. He advises her for eye problems or in the healing of certain injuries.

In 315 BC, the famous Greek philosopher Theophrastus described it precisely in his work entitled Treatise on Stones. This stone owes its name to two Greek names “chrysos” and “kola”, meaning “gold” and “glue” respectively.

Indeed, during Antiquity, Theophrastus explains to us that the chrysocolla stone was used in the manufacture of jewelry. It allows the welding of jewelry made from gold using copper, present in chrysocolla stone.

In ancient Egyptian times, Cleopatra regularly moved around with a chrysocolla on her. The Egyptians referred to this stone as the “stone of wisdom”. They attribute soothing virtues to it, very useful during negotiations. This stone also has a protective function. Also, they made chrysocolla amulets which they buried with the mummified children to protect them.

Reduced to powder, this stone was used by Roman doctors as eye drops and as an antiseptic to apply to wounds to strengthen healing.

Around 200 years BC, during the pre-Incan civilization, chrysocolla was used in jewelry, to make jewelry or ornamental objects. Thus, in pre-Inca mummies, various ornaments made with this stone were discovered.

Almost at the same time, the Indians of South America considered this chrysocolla stone as a calming stone, calming too violent feelings. Furthermore, it represents the symbol of the nourishing water of the forest.

According to Pliny the Elder, born in 23 AD, it seems that this green pigment from chrysocolla is found on certain royal tombs in Macedonia. Furthermore, it is used to accentuate certain architectural details, either pure or mixed with gold.

In the Middle Ages, doctors still used it for its disinfection and healing qualities. They also believed it could relieve heartburn and even some eye-related problems.

Subsequently, during the Renaissance (15th and 16th century), chrysocolla was reduced to powder. It was then used as a pigment in the painting of wall frescoes or in that used by painters for their works.

In 1800, the populations of South America made small objects of art and jewelry in gold, in which they encrusted chrysocolla. Likewise, they consider this stone as a symbol of water and communion with nature. They were even convinced that having this stone strengthened physical resistance and brought peace to its wearer.

Nowadays, this chrysocolla stone is mainly used in jewelry for the manufacture of all kinds of jewelry. Its many colors (brown, blue or green) are very popular. Sculptures are made with this beautiful green ore.

This stone is made up of many chemical elements, such as oxygen, silica, copper, aluminum and hydrogen. The quantity present of these various elements is at the origin of the color of the stone and its inclusions. This mineral is a copper hydroxide silicate, or a hydrated copper silicate. It is relatively fragile due to its proportion of water and copper with a hardness between 2 and 4 on the Mohs scale.

Its main deposits are located in Peru, Congo, Australia, the United States, Russia, Brazil, France, etc.

In Lithotherapy, chrysocolla has many positive energies. It allows its wearer not to be affected by negative feelings, such as jealousy, anxiety, anguish, distrust and sadness. This stone gives serenity, self-control and inner peace.

It is a stone of calm, which encourages positive emotions, such as tolerance, friendship and attentive listening to others. It provides a certain balance, especially in people suffering from mood disorders.

In its scope of action, this stone wards off arguments and conflicts to bring calm and exchanges. It facilitates quality communication, without aggression and improves relationships.

In fact, it gives the opportunity to express oneself clearly, to discuss one's desires and expectations, whether in the family or professional environment. Thus, it allows its wearer to feel lighter and have better self-confidence.

It accentuates positive attitudes in life, while keeping away the harmful influences of certain people. In fact, it allows you to maintain self-control while creating stability in your emotions. It promotes the acceptance of certain complicated situations.

This stone is also said to increase creativity and intuition in its wearer. It is also known to heal wounds of the heart and gives the strength to start again from scratch.