Chrysocolla is a turquoise-blue copper-based mineral that is often found in combination with quartz and/or other copper minerals. A clue to the identity of these minerals may be found by looking at their colours. Although this method is not foolproof, here is a general guide: DARK BLUE - Azurite, Shattuckite; BRIGHT (ROYAL) BLUE - Azurite; SKY BLUE - Chrysocolla, Turquoise, Shattuckite; PALE BLUE - Chrysocolla; BLUE-GREEN - Chrysocolla, Turquoise; GREEN - Chrysocolla, Malachite, Turquoise; DEEP RED / BROWN - Cuprite. Some of these minerals are very commonly found together - especially Azurite and Malachite. All the afore-mentioned minerals have similar uses due to their coppery nature, and their colour-range means that they will resonate with the heart, throat and brow chakras - those with cuprite having an added element of grounding with them.
Regardless of their proportions of individual minerals, these copper-based crystals have a beauty that reminds me of the colours of our planet and the natural world of land, sea and sky. They carry a Light of hope and positivity, and a deep core truth within that can help support us as we "walk our walk" and "talk our talk". The copper element also makes any of them a good choice for painful joint conditions such as arthritis, whilst the predominantly blue coloured stones can also help cool any physical or subtle system that is overheated. Those stones with a lot of green malachite in will also support healing and balance of the heart chakra, especially where there are "layers" that need peeling away and lovingly healing piece by piece.
Inner Light Crystals
