Sonora Sunset Polished Stone 3.25 inch Chrysocolla Cuprite Sunrise #O2

Description

Chrysocolla & Red Cuprite Polished Rock Sonora Sunset
This Sonora Sunset rock is polished on the top and natural rough on the bottom.
The piece is 3.25 inches long by 2 inches wide and about .75 inch thick.
This is a gorgeous piece of
Chrysocolla Cuprite
(and Chalcotricite= orangey red) from Mexico!
It is also called Sonoran Sunset or Sonora Sunrise.
It is from the Milpillas Mine in Sonora Mexico. The mine opened in 2006. 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 of Sonora Sunset
: 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: irrational anxieties, terror from past traumas, and fear of dying.
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