Aurichalcite
Science & Origin of Auraichalcite
Aurichalcite is a zinc and copper carbonate mineral that crystallizes in the form of tiny needles, crusts, druzy, botryoidal, tabular, and prismatic crystals. This mineral is a secondary mineral found in oxidized Zinc and Copper deposits. When found, this crystal is an indication of other copper and zinc minerals nearby such as Hemimorphite, Smithsonite, Malachite, Chrysocolla, Azurite, Adamite, and Rosasite. Its color comes from impurities of copper and can range from pale green to bright blue. Aurichalcite is rare, but can be found all over the world with important localities in France, Scotland, the U.K, Italy, Germany, Greece, Mexico, Iran, Namibia, Congo, and the U.S.
Aurichalcite was discovered in 1839 by T. Bottger, and was named after the Greek word for “mountain copper”. This was in reference to Orichalcum, an ancient metal believed to have been mined throughout Atlantis, and was nearly as valuable as gold. Plato, the famous Greek philosopher, wrote in one of his later works known as “Critias”, the importance and significance of Orichalcum to the Atlantean people. He spoke of the Temple of Poseidon, the most sacred citadel in all of Atlantis having Orichalcum on the floors, walls, and pillars, with the roof covered in a combination of Gold, Platinum, and Orichalcum.
Meaning & Origin
Aurichalcite resonates with the heart and throat chakras, fostering emotional healing and the expression of one's deepest truths. This mineral encourages compassion and understanding, promoting harmony in interpersonal relationships. Aurichalcite is also associated with the release of stress and anxiety, aiding in the pursuit of inner peace and mental clarity. Spiritual seekers value this stone for its ability to enhance intuition and connect the physical realm with higher consciousness, facilitating a greater sense of spiritual awareness and growth. The copper within this mineral allows one to channel abundant energies from within and ground these vibrations to the physical world around them. This can be very powerful for people who speak their truths during meditations and allow their affirmations to be vocal and physical, instead of within and psychological.
