Chrysocolla (Botryoidal) with Minor Copper Silicates on Matrix - Kaokoveld, Namibia

🔬 Scientific Description

This specimen is dominated by botryoidal chrysocolla, a hydrated copper silicate, forming a thick, grape-like surface coating over a darker host rock. The texture is finely nodular to mammillary, with color ranging from soft turquoise to deeper cyan-blue, indicating variable copper concentration during precipitation. Subtle green highlights suggest localized enrichment and possible transitional phases toward other secondary copper minerals. Chrysocolla forms in the oxidation zones of copper deposits, precipitating from copper-rich solutions under low-temperature conditions.

Locality: Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia

Species: Chrysocolla (Botryoidal) with Minor Copper Silicates on Matrix

Treatment: None

Dimensions: 13.7 × 10.1 × 4.3 cm

Weight: 259 g

🪶 Holistic & Energy Meaning

Chrysocolla is traditionally associated with serenity, emotional balance, and clear communication. It is believed to calm turbulent emotions, encourage truth-speaking, and support gentle transformation. Botryoidal forms are often linked to nurturing energy and grounding, making this stone popular for meditation and stress relief.