Chrysocolla, a gemstone often confused with turquoise, is a copper bearing mineral found wherever copper deposits occur often in southwestern USA, Australia, Zaire, Chili, England and France.

Pure chrysocolla is extremely soft.  To use the pure form only for jewelry purposes would be inadvisable.  However, because it is often found in quartz deposits, it becomes much harder and can then be polished for cabochons.  

 The drusy form of chrysocolla is a beautiful Robin's egg blue and can be found in exquisite artistic shapes, making it possible to design and create highly innovative jewelry.

An added attraction to this beautiful gemstone is that Chrysocolla is associated with tranquility, peace, intuition, patience, and unconditional love. It is thought to offer gentle and soothing qualities and is purported to relieve ulcers and arthritis