Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla means as much as gold glue. Like so many things, the name comes from the Greek language.
Like azurite or malachite, chrysocolla is one of the leading minerals in copper ore deposits, indicating the copper content of the rock. There are chrysocolla deposits in Arizona, Peru and Namibia.
Crystal system
Chrysocolla is monoclinic
Mineral class
hydrous copper silicate
CuSiO3 ∙ 2 H2O + Al,Fe,P
Mohs hardness: 2 - 4
density: 2.0 - 2.3
fissility: none, uneven fracture
Line colour: greenish-white
Transparency: translucent to opaque
Chrysocolla healing properties
Balance, helps with stress, mood swings, keeping a cool head