chrysocolla

[kris-uh-kol-uh]

noun

1. a mineral, hydrous copper silicate, CuSiO 3 ⋅2H 2 O, occurring in compact, green or blue masses, sometimes used in ornaments.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chrysocolla¹

1590–1600; < Latin chrȳsocolla < Greek chrȳsókolla gold solder, equivalent to chrȳso- chryso- + kólla glue ( collage )

Example Sentences

The exhibit includes some spectacular examples, like an intense blue-green chrysocolla; a pockmarked, deep orange crocoite; and a glittery, blood-red chunk of rhodochrosite.

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In the apothecary section, two young women were inspecting shelves with detox kits, Sex Dust, psychic vampire repellent and a shamanic pouch with healing stones that included “the goddess stone” chrysocolla.

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No stranger to diamonds and gold, she is also known for incorporating unexpected stones and minerals, such as hemimorphite, jet,chrysocolla, and volcanic rock, often mixing several in a single necklace or bracelet.

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The solidified juices, azure, chrysocolla, orpiment, and realgar, also frequently contain gold.

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Chrysocolla, or azure, or verdigris, or orpiment, or realgar, when they are found, are counted among the good indications.

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