Chalcocite

The chalcocite

Chalcocite is a little-known stone. There is no legends and myths associated with this stone. Visit It generally comes from the Congo. It is defined as copper sulfide. In However, it is not to be confused with the chalcopyrite, which contains iron.

In 1868, this mineral was identified and named by James Dwight Dana, geologist, mineralogist and zoologist American. His discoveries contributed to explain the formation of mountains and volcanic activity.

Chalcocite should its name from the Greek "chalkos" meaning copper. In fact, it is a copper ore, pure to almost 80%. Chalcocite is a mineral veins in hydrothermal veins.

However, the chalcocite is found mainly in supergene-enriched areas (formation from geological phenomena). It it happens that in the oxidation parts of the copper deposits, copper sulphides, in particular in the presence of oxygen, change into sulfates. In this way, they form secondary products such as chalcantite.

For the record, the chalcantite is a secondary mineral copper sulfide alteration. It is a mineral species comprising copper with traces of iron, magnesium and cobalt. This stone has an intense blue color, sometimes with green.

We find also chalcocite in rocks sedimentary deposits. It has been mined for centuries centuries because it is one of the most important profitable. In fact, its high copper content one of the reasons for its intensive use, but copper also separates easily from sulfur.

Chalcocite, secondary mineral, is formed from the modification of rock properties and takes pseudomorphic forms (which has taken on a crystalline form of another mineral). minerals. For example, chalcocite creates pseudomorphs such as bornite minerals, chalcopyrite, covellite, pyrite, enargite, etc.

Chalcocite has a very high solid form, grey to brownish-black in color, according to copper weathering. It has a brilliant specific metal and a property sectile (easily cut with a knife). Its rare crystals appear as prisms elongated, striated.

Chalcocite deposits

The deposits are numerous: they are found in Russia, Australia, the United States and France.

Les virtues of chalcocite in lithotherapy

Its virtues on the psychic level

This stone chalcocite is a calming stone. It provides quality sleep and reduces restless nights. It combats stress and provides serenity. It enables a more serene outlook on life, and to be able to set objectives, have projects.

It causes the release of emotions, especially those negative. It helps to overcome past and move forward. She manages to remove blockages buried for years and greater self-confidence. Get rid from the chains of the past, the bearer of this stone look to the future and move forward life.

This stone liberates from worries and fears, while providing a pleasant sense of security. It's a stone of protection against energy or people negative influence. It stimulates creativity while expressing the potential of for everyone. It encourages letting go and facilitates important decision-making.

It's a stone that brings happiness, peace and joy. It also provides abundance.

His properties on the plan physique

This chalcocite stone relieves stress and related tensions. It relieves body.

It protects against external pollutants.

It promotes the proper functioning of the chakra heart and solar plexus chakras.

It ensures proper fluid circulation body.

Chalcocite and astrological signs

Chalcocite has virtues for all signs of the zodiac, but it is more effective important on the following signs:

Scorpion symbol of the end of things, of the end of the world. death and sexuality. This sign represents animal desire, instinct and passion. It is a sign of power, mystery and reincarnation. He can be violent, tyrannical and possessive. He holds grudges, so wearing a chalcocite can help him serenity and get on with life. At the same time, this sign can be loyal and whole. When he likes someone, he can very dedicated. He is extremely idealistic and can devote himself entirely to success of its objectives. In love, he is capable of loving passionately and revealing of great jealousy. He has a reputation to be an extraordinary lover. He founded a family over the years. This sign is protective and loves children;

Balance a symbol of balance and peace and justice. This sign represents union, contracts and associations. It has elegance and charisma. He has a lot of artistic creativity. Wearing a chalcocite reinforces its inspiration and provokes emulation. He has a taste for beauty and refined. He is renowned for his kindness, it's hard for him to take sides with one cause rather than another. He loves order and organization. He hates solitude and likes to be admired. Careful, because he is capable to use his charm for the sole purpose of manipulate the other. In love, this sign is great romanticism. He likes to live in peace harmony. He will seek to marry relatively early, for he abhors solitude;

Lion: symbol of the power and the royalty. This sign is of great generosity, very noble. It is also said that loves flattery and is very vain. He likes to be in the lap of luxury, pleasure and party. This sign is very much surrounded, as it seeks to be admired. He always needs feeling loved and wearing a chalcocite allows her to let go, brings her happiness and well-being. Be careful, because this sign can tyrannical with those around him. However, he loves to share and can even very generous. In love, he is passionate and full of longing. He is extremely seductive, and he had to wait the maturity to consider founding a family.

Les chakras linked to the chalcocite

Placed chalcocite on the solar plexus, located under the chest and above the stomach, it is one of the chakras most often out of balance. Visit chalcocite helps control stress chakra. This balanced chakra symbolizes positive emotional transformation.

Chalcocite associated with the heart chakra acceptance of others, self-love. She provokes peace, compassion and even forgiveness. Its role is strengthened and life in harmony and balance.

Maintenance, purification and recharging of the chalcocite

On arrival a chalcocite stone in your home, it will is necessary to purify and recharge it. in positive waves. Since its extraction to your home, your stone has been in contact with all kinds of energies. Visit purification and recharging operations are to be how to care for your stone about once a month.

The purification process is either fumigated or buried in the ground in the soil. It's best to avoid purifying your stone with water, because it remains a relatively fragile stone. You can also also purify it in a bowl Tibetan.

Drop off your stone to the moon's rays, outside of the full moon to recharge it, or put it on an amethyst druse or quartz cluster for around 24 hours.

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