Chrysocolla

Chrysocolla: Ancient Name, Vibrant Color

Chrysocolla is a copper-rich mineral prized for its vivid blue to blue-green hues, often resembling turquoise but with a softer, more matte finish. Its name comes from the ancient Greek χρυσός (chrysos), meaning gold, and κολλα (kolla), meaning glue—a reference to its historical use as a material in gold soldering.

First recorded by Theophrastus in 315 BCE, chrysocolla has long been admired for both its color and its cultural significance. It often forms in association with malachite, azurite, and quartz, and can be found as botryoidal masses, crusts, or in matrix with other copper minerals.

This collection includes hand-selected chrysocolla specimens and jewelry, chosen for saturation, pattern, and formation.

10% of every purchase supports environmental foundations in chrysocolla-producing regions.

🔵 Rich blues born from copper veins
📜 Named in antiquity, admired today
🌍 Ethically sourced, collector curated