Chrysocolla 13x18mm A Grade Oval Cabochon 8-inch The fibrous asbestos inclusions in

The fibrous asbestos inclusions in the stone give it the flash that inspired its name

it is believed to be a grounding stone that promotes certainty

Its name is taken from the Greek word “rhyax

and translucent black (Apache Tears)

The rounds even resemble little Earths

Chrysocolla 13x18mm A Grade Oval Cabochon 8-inch The fibrous asbestos inclusions inChrysocolla, a hydrous copper silicate, is often mistaken for turquoise due to its rich blues and blue to greens. It often also occurs with colors of rust, copper, black, white and reddish brown in speckles, veins and brecciated patterns. It is a very soft stone typically found near copper deposits. Chrysocolla was first described by Theosphrastus, a Greek philosopher and botanist who also named the stone, in 315 BCE. Sold individually. These