Chrysocolla
  Chrysocolla has an attractive blue-green colour and is a minor ore of copper. Chrysocolla is a very soft stone that comes in a beautiful bluish-green colour. Many people call Chrysocolla the "Peace Crystal" because of it's calming and soothing powers. Chrysocolla is found in quite a few places including the Czech Republic, Israel, and the United States. It is usually found alongside items like quartz and limonite.  
 

Location - USA, Israel, Czech Republic

  
Group - Silica

R.I - 1.460-1.570

 Hardness - 2.5 - 3.5
 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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