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	CHRYSOCOLLA (Hydrated Copper Silicate)
		Pure chrysocolla is soft and fragile and therefore not appropriate for use in jewelry.
		However, chrysocolla often is "agatized" in chalcedony quartz and it is the quartz that provides the stone with its polish and durability.
		Druzy Chrysocolla is a rock composed of agatized chysocolla with a crust of small sparkling quartz crystals in small cavities.
	mineral.galleries.com /minerals/silicate/chrysoco/chrysoco.htm (302 words)

	Stone Tales - Azurite, Malachite & Chrysocolla (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Chrysocolla, a light green/sky blue stone, is a sister to these brothers, being a copper silicate and often occurring in the same stone with them.
		Chrysocolla, with a MOH’s hardness of 2 to 4, is a copper silicate which can vary in color from shades of sky blue to blue-green, to being intergrown with quartz and having areas of brown and fl when impurities are present.
		Chrysocolla in combination with turquoise and malachite is called “Eliat Stone” and occurs in the area of Israel fabled to be the location of King Soloman’s Mines.
	www.zunispirits.com /stonetalesamc.html (1227 words)

	Chrysocolla
		Chrysocolla is a mineral that is made from hydrated copper silicate.
		Chrysocolla can also come in the form of agataized Chrysocolla; this is when it is mixed with quartz, a mineral that is sometimes associated with it.
		Chrysocolla is not as common as other minerals and thus not usually mined as a rare mineral.
	www.gemstoneeducation.com /Chrysocolla.htm (518 words)

	Chrysocolla - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Chrysocolla (hydrated copper silicate) is a mineral, CuSiO
		It is of secondary origin and forms in the oxidation zones of copper ore bodies.
		Chrysocolla is an attractive blue-green colour and is minor ore of copper, having a hardness of 2.5 to 3.5.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chrysocolla (170 words)

	Wholesale chrysocolla from TOPROCK GEMSTONES and MINERALS
		When chrysocolla is hard enough to be cut, it is usually fashioned into cabochons or polished in a mechanical tumbler to form beads or tumbled stones.
		Chrysocolla is often found mixed with azurite, malachite, cuperite, hemimorphite, Smithsonite and varscite.
		Chrysocolla forms in parts of copper deposits which have been oxidised by the action of air and water.
	www.toprocks.info /crystalsandminerals/chrysocolla.htm (498 words)

	Chrysocolla - Facts, Lore, History, Myths and Pictures
		Pure chrysocolla is too soft for jewelry purposes but it is often found in quartz deposits which makes it hard enough to polish for cabochons.
		Pure chrysocolla is between 2.0 and 4.0 on the Mohs scale of hardness.
		Chrysocolla is associated with tranquility and peace, intuition, patience, and unconditional love.
	www.bernardine.com /gemstones/chrysocolla.htm (258 words)

	Earthly Icons Jewelry by Mark L. Milanich - Gemstone Description - Chrysocolla
		Chrysocolla (also known as Gem Silica as a gemstone) is a blue-green member of the quartz family, but the color can vary widely from blue to more of a green, often in the same specimen.
		When chrysocolla is found "agatized" in quartz, the quartz creates a hardness which allows for a high polish and provides durability for ornamental use.
		Folklore: Chrysocolla is associated with tranquility, serenity, peace, subconscious wisdom, intuition, patience, nurturing, acceptance, tolerance, unconditional love, calmness, meditation, honesty, hope, intimacy, gentleness and sensitivity, creativity, awareness, and communication, aiding expression and comprehension of concepts and complexities.
	www.earthlyicons.com /chrysoco.html (323 words)

	Chrysocolla
		The name Chrysocolla in the general sense is taken from the Greek words "Chryso" (golden) and "Kolla" (cement).
		It is a cryptocrystalline quartz which means it is mixture of silicified chalcedony and chrysocolla.
		Chrysocolla is also said to reduce anxiety and open the doors to communication.
	www.generousgems.com /chrys_info.html (192 words)

	Crystals And Gems - Chrysocolla [Witchy Book Of Shadows] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Chrysocolla has a hardness of 2 to 4 on the Mohs' scale, and a specific gravity of 2.00 to 2.40.
		Chrysocolla can help you become more open to intimacy and is said to attract and nurture feelings of unconditional love.
		Chrysocolla can help those born during this time of the year overcome the fears that prevent them from trusting their intuitive side.
	crypt.eldritchs.com /bos/crystals/chrysocolla.html (515 words)

	AlchemiaNova Chrysocolla Elixir
		Chrysocolla is traditionally used as a healing stone among several Native American tribes to dispel fear.
		Chrysocolla is a blue-green copper silicate, and the dominant presence of copper indicates this stone's connection to the fifth seal or throat chakra of the human energy body, and to Venus.
		Chrysocolla is showcasing the alchemical connection of Venus, copper and the fifth seal: It works primarily on the throat, has a pronounced cooling effect and is thus useful for inflammations, fever, high blood pressure and all psychological disorders that are associated with predominantly choleric temperaments.
	www.alchemianova.com /articles/chrysocolla.html (804 words)

	Alan Guisewite's Mineral Collection Images: Copper Minerals Page
		This is a gorgeous thumbnail of silicized chrysocolla from the Inspiration Mine, Globe-Miami District, Gila County, Arizona.
		Chrysocolla on malachite and malachite elsewhere on this specimen (probably) from the Ray Mine in Arizona.
		Connellite's a complex copper hydroxylchlorosulfate that forms tiny acicular crystals, as on this miniature with tenorite and chrysocolla on a coarsely crystalline cuprite matrix from Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona.
	www.cs.cmu.edu /~adg/adg-pcuimages.html (5806 words)

	ArtisticCarver.com: The World’s Finest On-line Gemstones-Chrysocolla (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Chrysocolla forms in the oxidation zones of copper rich ore bodies, and is mined primarily in Arizona and Russia.
		Pure Chrysocolla can be soft and fragile however, Chrysocolla often is "agatized" in chalcedony quartz (called Gem Silica Chrysocolla) and it is the quartz that provides the stone with its polish and durability.
		Druzy Chrysocolla is a rock composed of agatized Chrysocolla with a crust of small sparkling quartz crystals in small cavities.
	www.artisticcarver.com /index/Gemstone_Side/chrysocolla.htm (158 words)

	GemRocks: Chrysocolla
		The chrysocolla designation is applied because the chrysocolla content is responsible for the color, which is the selling point for these gemrocks.
		Chrysocolla-containing chalcedony - "chrysocolla," the appearance of which is somewhat similar to that of chrysoprase, from copper mines in the Globe mining district of Gila County, Arizona.
		Pure chrysocolla is fragile and tends to break easily, especially after undergoing what is frequently called spontaneous dehydration, when exposed to the atmosphere.
	www.cst.cmich.edu /users/dietr1rv/chrysocolla.htm (888 words)

	Title: Minerals - Generic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The popularity of chrysocolla as a gem material was not widespread until a long time later.
		Professional mineralogists thought of chrysocolla as a pretty blue copper ore. they identified it as a somewhat brittle, hydrous silicate of copper or a secondary mineral formed by the action of air and water on primary sulfide ores.
		Actually, gem grade chrysocolla is a copper-stained chalcedony and was probably formed by percolating waters that picked up silica and copper, and later deposited it in seams and fissures.
	www.ghg.net /gpenning/chryso.htm (308 words)

	Frogs Return Moon - Beaver position on the Native American Medicine Wheel
		The mineral totem for the moon is the chrysocolla, the plant is the blue camas, and the animal is the beaver.
		Chrysocolla is the mineral associated with the Frogs Return Moon.
		Chrysocolla is a stone of good medicine that can bring luck and health to the wearer.
	www.wolfcreekarts.com /beaver.htm (750 words)

	How to Use Crystals: Malachite-Chrysocolla
		When it combines with chrysocolla its energy is equally softened.
		Chrysocolla is a stone whose effect is to soothe and calm.
		Chrysocolla both stimulates creativity and, by releasing the fear of creative expression, can make the creation process a more flowing and enjoyable experience.
	www.rainbowcrystal.com /crystal/gems/malachitechrysocolla.html (265 words)

	Chrysocolla
		Chrysocolla is one of three major copper bearing minerals, which makes it a valuable ore of copper.
		Pure chrysocolla is soft and fragile and therefore not appropriate for use in jewelry.
		Chrysocolla is a good choice for a stone when you have difficulty expressing your feelings.
	www.penoir.com /stones/Chrys.html (353 words)

	CHRYSOCOLLA
		A beautiful blue-green stone primarily formed of copper ore. In its natural state it is very soft and crumbly but when it forms in quartz it is known as "gem silica" and is used in jewelry and sculpture.
		Chrysocolla is found wherever copper is, and often forms with other minerals such as malachite, azurite, and cuprite, which are all copper based minerals.
		It is found all over the world but the most notable specimens come from Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and Pennsylvania in the U.S. and in Israel, Zaire, and England.
	www.joellessacredgrove.com /Gems/chrysocolla.html (294 words)

	Article- Chrysocolla (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Chrysocolla has only recently been acknowledged as a gemstone unto itself.
		Chrysocolla is one of the many copper-based stones.
		According to eastern legends chrysocolla was said to impart luck, prosperity, and business skills to those who carried it.
	darkmoonpsychic.com /Articles/chrysocolla.htm (413 words)

	Minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo - The Geode Gallery
		From a scientific point of view, the sequence of growth is readily apparent on this specimen, as you first had a very thin layer of chrysocolla, then malachite grew on top in a secondary growth.
		The first growth on this specimen was chrysocolla, evidenced by the bluish/white area in the right photo, but then a layer of malachite grew on top of the chrysocolla.
		Chrysocolla is a large percentage of the covering of this specimen, but some drops of secondary malachite growths add a nice touch and contrast.
	www.geodegallery.com /congo/congo.html (1989 words)

	Tumbled Chrysocolla Healing Crystals Discount Tumbled Stones Rocks & Minerals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Chrysocolla is found wherever copper is mined, and is sometimes found mixed with malachite, turquoise and azurite.
		Unlike Quartz, which is high energy, or Malachite, which brings things to the surface, Chrysocolla is soothing and calming in times of stress, and brings about gentle release.
		Chrysocolla is used most often with the Throat Chakra, where it helps with wise communication, but it can align all charkas with the divine, and can be used with the Heart or Solar Plexus Chakras as well.
	www.healingcrystals.com /Tumbled_Chrysocolla.html (183 words)

	Ore's Featured Gemstone: Chrysocolla
		Chrysocolla is another one of Copper's crystal offspring.
		Chrysocolla gives you the correct words when you need them and the wisdom to recognize when silence is more productive.
		Chrysocolla may be beneficial in clearing blocked breathing tubes, or clearing the lungs.
	www.ozarkrockexchange.com /ore_features/2001/chrysocolla.shtml (1433 words)

	Chrysocolla:Online gemological expertise
		It is associated with the minerals azurite and malachite.
		Recently a silicified variety has been found that has the color of chrysocolla but is considerably harder and translucent as opposed to opaque.
		Chrysocolla has a calming and peaceful reputation, and has been credited with helping nervous speakers communicate more clearly.
	galleryvoltaire.com /chrysocolla.html (147 words)

	Chrysocolla Slabs
		Chrysocolla is a popular copper secondary among lapidaries.
		Chrysocolla cuts with standard wheels and can usually be polished with tin oxide, diamond, or greeen rouge.
		Some chrysocolla tends to undercut when polished with tin oxide.
	www.greatslabs.com /slabs_chrysocolla.shtml (160 words)

	Chrysocolla (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		In it's best form, it is a somewhat rare and pricy type of chalcedony (like agate, only usually not banded) which is translucent and colored light to medium blue from inclusions of a copper carbonate mineral.
		Pure chrysocolla itself is very soft, similar to turquoise or malachite, only usually more so.
		In Mexico and Arizona, a material called "parrot's wing" is often seen which is essentially chrysocolla.
	users.lmi.net /~drewid/pwr_chrysocolla.html (130 words)

	Crystals, Gems, Gemstones: Chrysocolla, the Peace Crystal
		In my experience chrysocolla is one of the gentlest of stones.
		Rhodochrosite helps to relax the diaphragm so that full, deep breathing is possible; then chrysocolla helps to release the emotions which accumulate in the solar plexus.
		Because of its soothing qualities, chrysocolla is considered by some crystal practitioners to be a feminine lunar stone, with the energies of those goddesses, such as Kwan Yin, who are viewed as comforters.
	www.rainbowcrystal.com /crystal/gems/chrysocolla.html (300 words)

	Chrysocolla-Malachite (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Chrysocolla and Malachite are two of three major copper bearing minerals, which makes it a valuable ore of copper.
		It is light green to deep blue with often green veining, found in most copper mines and formed similarly to turquoise; that is, in the oxidized zones of copper deposits.
		However, chrysocolla-malachite often is "agatized" in chalcedony quartz and it is the quartz that provides the stone with its polish and durability.
	www.penoir.com /stones/ChryMal.html (372 words)

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