About Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla is a copper mineral of calm communication and empowerment. It is used to speak difficult truths gracefully.
Traditionally tied to speaking difficult truths with grace.
History & folklore
Chrysocolla's name comes from the Greek for 'gold glue', because it was used to solder gold. Cleopatra is said to have carried chrysocolla. It forms in copper mines.
Correspondences
- Traditional uses
- Communication, empowerment, calm
- Colour
- Blue-green
- Hardness
- 2–4 (Mohs)
- Element
- Water
- Chakra
- Throat & heart
- Best day
- Monday or Friday
- Moon phase
- Any phase — follow what feels right
- Intentions
- Communication, Calm
Ways to work with it
- Hold it before a difficult conversation.
- Wear it for calm expression.
- Keep it by the bed for peace.
Where it comes from
Chrysocolla comes from Peru, Chile, the DRC and Arizona. It's often mixed with quartz (called gem silica) or malachite, which makes it harder.
Chrysocolla is very soft and contains copper. Keep it dry and don't make elixirs with it.
Spells to try
Pairs well with
Blue Lace AgateCalm communication, peace
AngelitePeace, communication, protection
LarimarCalm, communication, water energy
AmazoniteCommunication, courage, calmCorrespondences are traditional associations gathered from folk practice and modern craft books. They vary between sources, and they are not medical advice. Read our editorial approach.