Collection: Chrysocollas

Chrysocolla is a captivating copper-bearing gemstone celebrated for its striking, vibrant hues of cyan, turquoise, and deep emerald green. Often confused with turquoise due to its appearance, this mineral forms in the oxidation zones of copper ore bodies, where water interacts with copper minerals over millennia. Its name derives from the ancient Greek words chrysos (gold) and kolla (glue), reflecting its historical use as a soldering agent by ancient goldsmiths. It is often found mixed with malachite and azurite.