Sonora Sunset Polished Stone Slab Chrysocolla Cuprite #O13 for Sale

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Sonora Sunset Polished Stone Slab Chrysocolla Cuprite #O13 For Sale

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Sonora Sunset Polished Stone Slab Chrysocolla Cuprite #O13:
$160.00

Blue Chrysocolla & Red Cuprite Polished Stone Slab

This Sonora Sunset stone is slabbed and polished on one side.

The collector rock is 5.4 inches long by 3 inches wide and it is 1/4 inch or 6 mm thick.

It could be recut into cabochons.

This is a gorgeous slab of blue Chrysocolla and red Cuprite (and Chalcotricite= orangey red) from Mexico!

It is also called Sonoran Sunrise.

It is from the Milpillas Mine, Cuitata, Municipio de Cananea, Sonora, Mexico. The mine opened in 2006 and no longer produces this material.

Though most copper mines are open pit mines-this material is covered by 1000 feet of gravel!

Chrysocolla is known as a healing stone among Native American Indian cultures where it was used for strengthening the body's resistance and bringing about calm feelings where there is upset.

Chrysocolla is named from the Greek chrysos - "gold" and kolla - "glue" in allusion to the name of the material used to solder gold. Cuprite is named from the Latin, cuprum, meaning copper.

Metaphysical Properties: Chrysocolla is associated with serenity, tranquility, peace, patience, tolerance, acceptance, unconditional love, meditation, calmness, hope gentleness and sensitivity. Cuprite assists us in dealing with female relationships, mother, sister, daughter, wife or a female partner. It is also said to be helpful in dealing with major problems such as irrational anxieties, terror from past traumas, and fear of dying.

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