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Chrysocolla crystals and stones

Chrysocolla

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Stone
Chrysocolla (copper silicate)
Major Sources
Arizona, Chile, the DRC & Israel
Treatment
Sometimes stabilized; we disclose treatments

Chrysocolla is a soft, copper-bearing mineral that forms where copper deposits weather, often mixed with quartz, malachite or chalcedony, and pieces rich in silica are harder and take a better polish. It's sold raw and as tumbled stones, cabochons and slabs.

Read the Chrysocolla Guide
Ethically Sourced
Hand Graded
Origin Documented
Expert Verified

7 pieces

AA Grade | 1–1.50″
AREQUIPA, PERU
EMOTIONAL HEALING◇STRESS RELIEF◇LOVE
From $18 per piece★★★★★ 5.0 (2)
A Grade | 1.50–2.50″
KUNENE, NAMIBIA
EMOTIONAL HEALING◇STRESS RELIEF◇LOVE
From $11 per piece★★★★★ 5.0 (1)
A Grade | 0.25–0.50″
KUNENE, NAMIBIA
EMOTIONAL HEALING◇STRESS RELIEF◇LOVE
From $11
A Grade | 1–1.50″
AREQUIPA, PERU
EMOTIONAL HEALING◇STRESS RELIEF◇LOVE
From $14 per piece★★★★★ 5.0 (2)
A Grade | 2–3″
KUNENE, NAMIBIA
EMOTIONAL HEALING◇STRESS RELIEF◇LOVE
From $17.50 per piece★★★★★ 5.0 (1)
A Grade | 1–2″
KUNENE, NAMIBIA
EMOTIONAL HEALING◇STRESS RELIEF◇LOVE
From $9 per piece
Sold Out
A Grade | 1–2″
AMBATONDRAZAKA, MADAGASCAR
EMOTIONAL HEALING◇STRESS RELIEF◇LOVE
From $3 per piece★★★★★ 5.0 (2)

Before You Buy Chrysocolla

Natural or stabilized?

Chrysocolla is not commonly treated, but soft, crumbly material is sometimes stabilized with polymer, and dyed chalcedony is made to imitate it. We disclose all treatments on the product page.

Why are some pieces harder?

Pure chrysocolla is soft, about 2 to 4 on the Mohs scale. Pieces mixed with quartz or chalcedony can reach about 7 and take a better polish. Gem silica is translucent chalcedony colored blue-green by copper.

Blue or green?

Chrysocolla runs from blue to blue-green and green, and impure pieces can be brown to black. It forms where copper deposits weather, often alongside green malachite and quartz.

Care

Pure chrysocolla scratches and breaks easily, so store it apart from harder stones and set it down gently. Dust it with a soft, dry cloth or brush, and skip soaking, salt water, steam and ultrasonic cleaners.

Pairs Well With