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Gem-quality hemimorphite is usually blue or green, and bears some similarities to chrysocolla, smithsonite and turquoise. In an aggregate form, hemimorphite often displays bands of blue and white, or is mixed with a dark matrix.
Chrysocolla is one of the lesser known gemstones, but it is a fascinating mineral. It is sometimes confused with turquoise due to its color and its greasy vitreous luster. Chrysocolla is one of a small group of copper-bearing gems that includes malachite, azurite, larimar, oregon sunstone and paraiba tourmaline, as well as turquoise.
Chrysocolla crystals are usually intergrown with quartz and opal
Traditionally chrysocolla is said to alleviate fear, guilt, and nervous tension. It is thought to crystallize feelings of spiritually centered love, acceptance and tolerance toward others. It makes it possible to forgive others for their wrong doings and be more loving and understanding, thus fostering goodwill. It also aids in the activation of the feminine qualities that we all possess. Chrysocolla is known to be favored by musicians and singers all over the world.
The color of this necklace is about a cross between the first picuture and the fourth picture and the necklace is
15 2/3" - 17 1/3" adjustable with a silver plated lobster claw clasp.
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