Chrysocolla

*The stone Chrysocolle***

The stone chrysocolla has been known since Antiquity. Hippocrates, founding father of medicine (460 BC) -377 BC) highlighted the virtues of the of this stone. He recommends it for eye problems or in the healing of certain injuries.

In 315 B.C., the famous Greek philosopher Theophrastus describes it precisely in his work Traité stones. This stone owes its name to two Greek names "chrysos" and "kola", meaning gold" and "glue" respectively.

In fact, during the in antiquity, Theophrastus explains that the chrysocolla stone is used in the jewelry making. It is used for soldering jewelry made of gold using copper, present in chrysocolla stone.

At the time of ancient Egypt, Cleopatra moves regularly with a chrysocolla on it. The The Egyptians refer to this stone as the "stone of wisdom". They attribute soothing properties, very useful during negotiations. This stone also has a protective function. They also made chrysocolla amulets they buried in the ground with mummified children for protect.

Reduced to powder, this stone was used by doctors as an eyewash and as a food additive. antiseptic to be applied to wounds for reinforce healing.

Approximately 200 years BC, during the pre-inca civilization, chrysocolla was used in the jewelry industry, at making jewelry or objects ornamental. For example, in pre-Inca mummies, various ornaments were discovered with this stone.

Presence to the same South American Indians considered this chrysocolla stone to be a soothing stone, calming overly intense feelings violent. It also represents the symbol of the nourishing water of the forest.

According to Pliny the Elder, born in 23 A.D., it seems that this green pigment from chrysocolla is found in on some of Macedonia's royal tombs. By elsewhere, it is used to accentuate certain details architecture, either pure or mixed with gold.

In the Middle Ages, the doctors still use it for its disinfecting and healing qualities. They also thought it could relieve heartburn and even certain eye-related problems.

Subsequently, during the of the Renaissance (15th and 16th centuries), the chrysocolla was ground into powder. It was used then used as pigment in fresco painting or the one used by painters. for their work.

In 1800, the populations of South America small objets d'art and gold jewelry, in which they inlay chrysocolla. From they even regard the stone as a symbol water and communion with nature. They were even convinced that possessing this strengthened the stone's resistance and bring peace to his carrier.

Nowadays, this chrysocolla stone is mainly used for the manufacture of all types of jewelry jewelry. Its many colors (brown, blue or green) are very popular. Sculptures are made with this beautiful green ore.

This stone is made up of numerous chemical elements, such as such as oxygen, silica and copper, aluminum and hydrogen. The quantity of these various elements is to be the origin of the stone's color and its inclusions. This mineral is a silicate copper hydroxide, or a hydrated silicate of copper. It is relatively fragile due to the proportion of water and copper with a hardness of between 2 and 4 on the Mohs.

The deposits raw chrysocolla

Main features deposits are located in Peru, Congo, South Africa and Brazil. Australia, the United States, Russia and Brazil, in France, etc.

Green benefits chrysocolla in lithotherapy

His properties on the psychic level

The stone chrysocolla has many energies positive effects. It allows its wearer to avoid be affected by negative feelings, such as such as jealousy, anxiety, anguish distrust and sadness. This stone gives serenity, self-control and peace interior.

It's a stone that soothes and encourages emotions such as tolerance, friendship and respect. and listening attentively to others. It provides a certain balance, especially for people suffering from mood disorders.

In its scope action, this stone keeps quarrels at bay and conflicts to bring calm and peace exchanges. It facilitates communication between quality, without aggressiveness and improves relationships.

In fact, it gives the opportunity to express themselves clearly, to talk about their desires and expectations, whether in the family or professional environment. In this way, it allows its wearer to feel lighter and more confident in him.

It accentuates the positive attitudes in life, while warding off the harmful influences of certain people. In fact, it keeps the self-control and stability emotions. It promotes acceptance of some complicated situations.

Also known as that this stone enhances creativity and intuition in its wearer. It is also reputed to heal wounds the strength to start afresh zero.

His properties on the physical plane

This stone chrysocolla is known for its beneficial properties soothing.

She calms the tension and relieves sadness intense. It relieves stress and provides benefits for the body and the mind.

The body, delivered stress, functions better and feels well.

It is even said that the chrysocolla stone strengthens the body and gives it more tonicity. This mineral is excellent for people working in manual trades and or for top athletes level.

Chrysocolle and astrological signs

The chrysocolla is a mineral with highly energetic powers powerful in all zodiac. But it's particularly effective in the following signs:

Gémeaux : symbol of communication and exchanges and intelligence. This sign represents the written word, correspondence and mental. It's witty, light and fun. His company is often in demand. Wearing a chrysocolla gives it confidence and promotes his interest in others. It relieves him of and anxiety. Indeed, under its pleasant and carefree aspects, it hides a great deal of shyness and emotion negative. Be careful, as it may turn out to be a great liar and an affabulator. At He's absolutely charming and seductive. He likes to set off to discover other people or rather than others. He mellows out with maturity and can finally experience a true love story;
Scorpion:

Fish symbol of the infinite, the unlimited and faith. This sign often has gifts artistic. Wearing a chrysocolla encourages creativity and intuition. He represents sacrifice, hardship and mystery. Instead, he seeks to escape the world and to take refuge in his world made of and softness. It is strongly influence and can quickly indulge in any kind of addictions. It is very difficult to It's very paradoxical. Often marginal, it likes to live at night. He needs to show compassion and turn towards most destitute. But he is content to pity them without really being able to help them. In love, this sign can at once be highly romantic or, on the contrary, be a great seducer. He has the need to idealize the other, otherwise he flees.

The chakras and the chrysocolle

The chrysocolla placed on the throat chakra facilitates the understanding, communication and dialogue. It allows you to express yourself clearly.

The chrysocolla placed on the solar plexus chakra absorbs certain negative emotions, such as remorse, guilt and shame.

The chrysocolla placed on the heart chakra soothes grief mainly caused by breakages and restores the desire to love.

Chrysocolle recharging, purification and cleaning

As soon as you purchase your chrysocolla, it is necessary to proceed to the purification and recharging of your stone. At Indeed, in its natural state, chrysocolla purifies and recharges itself.

But as soon as its extraction, it is essential to purify and recharge it to conserve its energy positive. These operations are to be repeated at at least once a month.

You can use it rinse quickly with clean, salt-free water and wipe gently with a cloth soft. You can also purify it with incense or a Tibetan bowl.

You can use the recharge by exposing it to moonlight overnight, or by placing it on a quartz cluster or amethyst druse for at least 24 hours.

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