Chorocolla
Pronounced (kor -oh-koh-lah)
Associated Chakras: Heart Chakra, Throat Chakra, Third Eye Chakra
❖ Inspires creative expression and enhances communication skills
❖ Boosts self-confidence and emotional balance
❖ Encourages compassion, tranquillity, and serenity
❖ Helps with personal growth and transformation
❖ Strengthens the immune system and stimulates the metabolism
❖ Aids in stress relief and promotes a calm mind
❖ Supports detoxification and healing of the body
Benefits:
Known for its vibrant blue-green color, Chorocolla is a powerful crystal with numerous healing properties. This gemstone is renowned in the world of crystal healing for its ability to promote tranquillity and serenity. Its impressive metaphysical properties include enhancing communication skills, encouraging compassion, and stimulating personal growth. Chorocolla can also aid in detoxification and healing of the body, making it an essential addition to any crystal collection. Furthermore, this crystal is believed to boost self-confidence and emotional balance, providing comfort and strength in challenging times..
How it is formed: Chorocolla is formed as a secondary mineral in the upper oxidation zones of copper ore, through the process of leaching in dessert regions.
Color: Ranges from blue to blue-green to green
Size: Varies from small palm-sized pieces to larger specimens
Mohs Hardness Scale: 2.5 - 3.5
Compound: Hydrated Copper Silicate
Fun Facts:
• The name Chorocolla comes from the Greek words 'choros' and 'kolla' which mean 'dancing' and 'glue' respectively, referring to its use in soldering gold.
• It was first mentioned in 315 B.C. by Theophrastus, a Greek philosopher and botanist.
• Despite its low hardness, it is often used in jewelry and carvings due to its beautiful color.