Coppery Shimmers




I found this awesome and soothing mineral mix and just fell in love. The first thing that drew my eye to the stone was the copper that was embedded in the minerals. And an image came to my head--the very ones you see in the photos now. The other two minerals are Chrysocolla and Cuprite. I added .925 Sterling Silver wire at the base and to the sides near the top.  Click here to buy the pendant.

Properties of Copper:

Occupying the same family of the periodic table as silver and gold; each having one s-orbital eletron on top of a filled electon shell, copper has a very high thermal and electrical conductivity and is malleable. 

Since copper has a wonderful physical conductor of electricity and heat, many consider it the conductor of the spiritualist's belief system; having the ability to conduct spiritual energy back and forth between individuals, crystals, auras, the mind and the spirit world. Some believe that copper has the power to amplify thoughts when sending and receiving psychic communications. Many artists use copper to "straighten out" the energies of the stones they are working with. Copper can stimulate the flow of energy and move psychic energies thereby helping the wearer overcome lethargic tendencies. Copper also amplifies thoughts.

Copper is also a physical healer of arthritis and many people wear copper bracelets. 



Properties of Cuprite:

Cuprite is a reddish-brown mineral with a high copper content that is known for reducing worries about things out of your control. Cuprite teaches and delivers spiritual messages and is known to activate the Kundalini energy as well as opening the flow of your root chakra, solar plexus chakra and balancinte the heart and root chakras with one another. Cuprite is a grounding stone and has been known for being used to recall past life experiences.

Properties of Chrysocolla:

Chrysocolla calms, cleanses and reenergizes all the chakras. It draws out guilt, heals heartache and increases the capacity to love. Improves communication and opens psychic vision. Encourages self-awareness and inner balance. Imparts confidence and sensitivity. Chrysocolla enhances personal power and inspires creativity. Overcomes phobias by drawing out negativity and supplying motivation. Reduces mental tension. Promotes truth-telling and impartiality. Alleviates guilt and brings in joy.

Chrysocolla treats arthritis, bone disease, muscle spasms, blood disorders and lung problems. It detoxifies the liver, kidneys and intestines. Re-oxygenates the blood, regenerates the pancreas and regulates insulin. Strengthens muscles and alleviates muscle cramps. Chrysocolla heals infections, lowers blood pressure and soothes burns. Treats PMS and menstrual cramps.

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