{"product_id":"chrysokoll-stufe-aus-tenke-fungurume-kolwezi-lualaba-dr-kongo-92g","title":"Chrysocolla Hand Specimen from Tenke-Fungurume, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo (92g)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla from Tenke-Fungurume, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight of this specimen: 92 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFascinating gemstone with a unique variety of colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrysocolla is a sought-after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emineral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is often used as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehealing stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With its intense blue to greenish color, it is reminiscent of tropical waters and is an impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edecorative item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egift item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for mineral collectors and lovers of gemstones. Its gentle, harmonious energy also makes it popular as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecrystal decor for the office\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehealing stones for the home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineralogical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4·2H2O\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A copper silicate with aluminum and water content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mostly intense blue to green, sometimes with brown or black inclusions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreak color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light blue to green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuster:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dull to silky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMohs hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 to 4 (relatively soft, therefore sensitive to scratches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleavage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No pronounced cleavage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFracture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Irregular, often conchoidal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sensitive to acids and high temperatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal system:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Monoclinic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorphology:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mostly as massive, stalactitic or nodular aggregates, more rarely in crystalline form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin and Locality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chrysocolla from the region of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTenke-Fungurume, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is known for its exceptionally vibrant colors and high quality. This region is rich in copper and cobalt minerals, which contributes to the characteristic coloring of chrysocolla.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignificance in Various Cultures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn ancient times, chrysocolla was considered a stone of wisdom and eloquence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mayans and Aztecs used it for jewelry making and as a protective stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn ancient Egypt it was associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eenergy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of harmony and peace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealing and Water Stone Aspects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrysocolla is traditionally used for the following effects:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelaxation stone: In the lore of stones, traditionally attributed with balancing properties.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication-enhancing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Associated with improved expressiveness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy-balancing: In the lore of stones, it is traditionally said to have a harmonizing effect.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Some use it to energetically charge water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZodiac Sign and Esoteric Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrysocolla is often seen as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebalancing stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the zodiac signs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGemini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLibra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In the lore of stones, it is considered a stone of clarity and is traditionally said to have a balancing effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-nosnippet\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that the effects of gemstones and minerals are not scientifically proven and should therefore not be regarded as a substitute for medical treatments or therapies. 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