{"product_id":"raw-natural-chrysocolla-crystal-22001","title":"Raw Natural Chrysocolla Crystal 7cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Rough \u0026amp; Raw \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/chrysocolla-crystals-for-sale-blue-gem-silica-stones\" title=\"Shop Chrysocolla Crystals For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChrysocolla Crystals For Sale\u003c\/a\u003e (Gem Silica)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Natural Chrysocolla Crystals For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/natural-chrysocolla-crystals-for-sale-rough-raw-chrysocolla-crystals\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Chrysocolla Crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e measures 7cm long and displays a range of stunning aqua and turquoise blue hues amongst blue-tinted greens which evoke imagery of the sea, as well as hints of rich earthy brown and inky black. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eRaw Chrysocolla Crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stunning example of the beauty of \u003cstrong\u003enatural crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003erough crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eraw crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/natural-crystals-for-sale-buy-raw-crystals\" title=\"Shop Natural Crystals And Raw Crystals For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw Natural Crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are wonderful as \u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Display Pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e and make for unique \u003cstrong\u003ehome decor\u003c\/strong\u003e\/ furnishings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Chrysocolla is also known as Gem Silica\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Does Chrysocolla Come From?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e can be found in various localities around the world, including Australia, Arizona in the USA, and Chile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla Crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e, including this piece, are \u003cstrong\u003ecrystals from Peru\u003c\/strong\u003e, a country renowned for its \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore specifically, this piece was sourced from the well-known \u003cstrong\u003eLily Mine in Peru\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is famous for its \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-grade Chrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e\/ \u003cstrong\u003eGem Silica\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Chrysocolla Made Of?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Chrysocolla Minerals For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/chrysocolla-crystals-for-sale-blue-gem-silica-stones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ecopper silicate mineral\u003c\/strong\u003e which varies widely in composition, owing to the differing percentage composition of \u003cstrong\u003ecopper\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esilica\u003c\/strong\u003e, and other \u003cstrong\u003eminerals\u003c\/strong\u003e in each unique specimen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOften, \u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla \u003c\/strong\u003ecan also contain traces of other minerals, elements, and metals such as aluminium or inky black, almost metallic \u003cstrong\u003eTenorite\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChrysocolla Colours And Gem Silica Chrysocolla\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecopper inclusions in Chrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e create the stunning, ocean-like \u003cstrong\u003eblue-green Cyan colour\u003c\/strong\u003e that Chrysocolla is famous for. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome \u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla Crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e show an even balance of cyan blue-green hues, whilst some are more green in hue (and thus called \u003cstrong\u003eGreen Chrysocolla Crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e), and some are more blue in hue (and thus called \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Chrysocolla Crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBright, vivid, gemstone-quality \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Chrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e is known as \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Gem Silica Gemstones For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/chrysocolla-crystals-for-sale-blue-gem-silica-stones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem Silica\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Chrysocolla Chalcedony\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eGem Silica Chrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e and is one of the most beautiful, rarest \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Blue Gemstones For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/blue-crystals-for-sale-blue-minerals-blue-gem-stones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblue gemstones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e available. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChrysocolla And Other Copper Minerals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopper Minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCopper Stones\u003c\/strong\u003e are very popular crystals, owing to their beautiful blue-green colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Chrysocolla Gemstones For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/chrysocolla-crystals-for-sale-blue-gem-silica-stones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\/ \u003cstrong\u003eGem Silica\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/malachite-crystals-for-sale-malachite-green-gem-stones\" title=\"Buy Malachite Gemstones Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalachite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/malacholla-crystals-for-sale-malachite-chrysocolla-gem-silica-stones\" title=\"Buy Malacholla Crystals Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalacholla\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eAzurite\u003c\/strong\u003e are perhaps the most well-known \u003cstrong\u003ecopper minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e in the crystal and gemstone world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome other \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Blue Crystals Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/blue-crystals-for-sale-blue-minerals-blue-gem-stones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlue Crystals\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Green Crystals And Gemstones For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/green-crystals-for-sale-buy-green-gem-stones-green-minerals\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are coloured by blue-green \u003cstrong\u003eCopper Inclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, although not every blue or green stone contains copper: for example, it was originally thought that \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Amazonite Crystals For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/amazonite-crystals-for-sale-amazon-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmazonite\u003c\/a\u003e contained copper inclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, although now it is more commonly thought to be lead inclusions that cause its signature blue-green hue. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChrysocolla And Malachite: Malacholla\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/malachite-crystals-for-sale-malachite-green-gem-stones\" title=\"Buy Malachite Gemstones For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalachite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ecopper mineral similar to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/chrysocolla-crystals-for-sale-blue-gem-silica-stones\" title=\"Buy Chrysocolla Minerals Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChrysocolla\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, however whereas Chrysocolla is a \u003cstrong\u003eCopper Silicate Mineral\u003c\/strong\u003e, Malachite is a \u003cstrong\u003eCopper Carbonate Mineral\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Malachite and Chrysocolla contain \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehydrated copper\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eCopper Hydroxide\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalachite and Chrysocolla \u003c\/strong\u003ecommonly grow alongside each other, and are common \u003cstrong\u003eassociated minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/malachite-crystals-for-sale-malachite-green-gem-stones\" title=\"Shop Malachite Crystals And Malachite Gemstones Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalachite Crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla Crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e grow together, they form \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/malacholla-crystals-for-sale-malachite-chrysocolla-gem-silica-stones\" title=\"Shop Malacholla Gemstones For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalacholla\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a natural, beautiful mix of \u003cstrong\u003eGreen Malachite\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Chrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChrysocolla History And Myth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e was named by Greek philosopher Theophrastus using the Greek words for gold ('Chrysos') and glue ('Kola'). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone was named thus because it was said to have been used as a flux material to solder gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e has been used historically as a \u003cstrong\u003ecopper ore\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/chrysocolla-crystals-for-sale-blue-gem-silica-stones\" title=\"Shop Chrysocolla Stones For Sale Online\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, alongside other \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-token-index=\"1\"\u003ecopper minerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-token-index=\"1\"\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecopper stones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/malachite-crystals-for-sale-malachite-green-gem-stones\" title=\"Buy Malachite Crystals Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-token-index=\"3\"\u003eMalachite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-token-index=\"5\"\u003eAzurite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the minerals that forms a major component of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-token-index=\"7\"\u003eEilat Stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-token-index=\"9\"\u003eKing Solomon Stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e), which was famous in antiquity. \u003c!-- notionvc: 4415129b-0aa4-48b9-b2a6-9332f27d90a3 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChrysocolla Crystal Healing Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla \u003c\/strong\u003eis said to be a powerful \u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Healing Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e, when used as a\u003cstrong\u003e healing crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e, is said to promote a sense of vitality, energy, and motivation in its user, as well as a sense of peace and inner calm: this is fitting for a stone which embodies the calming yet majestic energies of the sea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfused with \u003cstrong\u003eelemental water energy,\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrysocolla is said to help its user to “go with the flow” in life: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla is a Stone of Transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsequently, \u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e can be used as a \u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Healing Stone for Anxiety\u003c\/strong\u003e and stress, helping its user to navigate the ups and downs of life with ease and resilience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e can also be used as a \u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Healing Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e to heal rifts in relationships caused by communication difficulties such as misunderstandings:  \u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla \u003c\/strong\u003eclears communication blocks and restores the \u003cstrong\u003eflow of communication\u003c\/strong\u003e between people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChrysocolla Chakras\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eGem Silica\u003c\/strong\u003e) resonates powerfully with both the \u003cstrong\u003eThroat Chakra\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHeart Chakra\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping to create a sense of unity, harmony, and balance in its user. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlue Chrysocolla: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Throat Chakra Crystal Healing Stones For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/throat-chakra-stones-healing-crystals-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThroat Chakra Crystal Healing Stone\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e, as a\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/blue-crystals-for-sale-blue-minerals-blue-gem-stones\" title=\"Shop Blue Semi Precious Stones For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblue semi precious stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, is most commonly used with the \u003cstrong\u003eThroat\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChakra\u003c\/strong\u003e, where Chrysocolla is believed to act as a \u003cstrong\u003eStone of Communication\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen \u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e is used as a \u003cstrong\u003eThroat Chakra Crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e, the stone is thought to enhance communication and speech, much like other \u003cstrong\u003eblue crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eblue gemstones\u003c\/strong\u003e like \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Amazonite Crystals Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/amazonite-crystals-for-sale-amazon-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmazonite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/sodalite-crystals-for-sale-sodalite-blue-stones\" title=\"Shop Sodalite Crystals For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodalite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/lapis-lazuli-crystals-for-sale-buy-lapis-lazuli-blue-gem-stones\" title=\"Shop Lapis Lazuli Crystals For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLapis Lazuli\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e is used as a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Throat Chakra Healing Crystals For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/throat-chakra-stones-healing-crystals-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThroat Chakra Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eblue crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e is said to help its user to speak clearly and confidently, meaning this stone is helpful for all orators, teachers, and educators. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e is also believed to help users identify and speak the truth, helping them to remain authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, \u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e is sometimes referred to as the \"\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher's Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\" or \"\u003cstrong\u003eWise Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\", on account of its affinity for truth, wisdom, and knowledge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreen Chrysocolla: Heart Chakra Crystal Healing Stone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its elements of green colouring and nature as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/green-crystals-for-sale-buy-green-gem-stones-green-minerals\" title=\"Shop Green Semi Precious Stones For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egreen semi precious stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e is also aligned with the\u003cstrong\u003e Heart Chakra\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning that it exudes a peaceful, compassionate energy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen \u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e is used as a \u003cstrong\u003eHeart Chakra Crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e, the stone is thought to invoke feelings of serenity, peace, and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used as a \u003cstrong\u003eHeart Chakra Crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e can unlock deep feelings of self-compassion, compassion for others, and a warm, loving sense of being nurtured. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen \u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e is used as a \u003cstrong\u003eHeart Chakra Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is said to bring harmony and peace to its user, especially in times of difficulty. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cstrong\u003eHeart Chakra Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e can help its user to calmly navigate the tides of change and embrace the flow of change and transformation, much like other \u003cstrong\u003eHeart Chakra Healing Crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Moss Agate Crystals For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/moss-agate-crystals-for-sale-tree-agate-stones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoss Agate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (or \u003cstrong\u003eTree Agate\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Hard Is Chrysocolla?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its widely \u003cstrong\u003evarying mineral composition\u003c\/strong\u003e, there is no exact figure for the hardness of \u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla \u003c\/strong\u003eon the \u003cstrong\u003eMohs Scale of Mineral Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: it can range anywhere from 2 to 7 on the Mohs Scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure Chrysocolla\u003c\/strong\u003e measures 2.5 to 3.5 on the \u003cstrong\u003eMohs Scale of Mineral Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means that it is a delicate, \u003cstrong\u003esoft mineral\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eand great care should be taken whilst handling and storing it to ensure its surface does not become damaged. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGenerally, \u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla is a soft mineral\u003c\/strong\u003e, although \u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla with high silica content\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/chalcedony-minerals-for-sale-agate-jasper-carnelian\" title=\"Shop Chalcedony Minerals For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChalcedony\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGem 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