Gem Silica Chrysocolla in Quartz

Among the books, decks, and stones on 14th Street is this crystal: Gem Silica Chrysocolla in Quartz (shop SKU 1248C).

Chrysocolla is a hydrated copper silicate, typically blue to blue-green, and often occurs with other copper minerals or as a botryoidal crust. It is relatively soft. In crystal traditions, chrysocolla is associated with communication and with calm. Those ideas belong to folklore and personal practice, not to any medical claim.

Natural stones vary in color, clarity, and shape, so the piece you receive will have its own character even when the weight, grade, or size is listed.

• SKU: 1248C

Visit Namaste Bookshop at 2 West 14th Street, just west of Fifth Avenue near Union Square, or order online.