The A-quality chrysocolla donuts are cut on the basis of the raw material; therefore, the diameter may vary from about 3.8 to 4.2cm.
The raw chrysocoll comes from Mexico; before processing the stones were stabilized.
Chrysocoll is used in stone medicine when a stone with a balancing effect is needed. Very gehre the mineral is used in stressful situations and periods of life to provide balance. This makes it easier to keep a cool head.
The name "Chrysocolla" is derived from the Greek words chrysos (gold) and kolla (glue). The translation "gold glue" points to the ancient use of the mineral in goldsmithing and granulation. The occasional spellings chrysocoll, chroysocoll, chrysochol, crysocoll, crysokol or crysocoll are therefore incorrect. Synonyms for chrysocoll are chrysocolla, silica copper, silica malachite, copper silica, copper green or mountain green.
Chrysocoll is stone of the month in August 2023.