Drusy Quartz on Chrysocolla with Malachite from South Africa

Chrysocolla is a very popular gemstone in the USA and bears a strong resemblance to turquoise. It has long been regarded as a very peaceful crystal and has been prized by Native Americans as a powerful healing stone and one that increased the body's resilience and resistance. The Egyptians also prized it for its protective and peaceful energy, including the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra.
Quartz is one of the most widespread minerals in the world, but Clear Quartz value is determined by clarity, location, size, and inclusions. Several varieties of Quartz have been used as semi-precious gemstones and set into jewelry for hundreds of years. Some Quartz crystals also have the ability to generate electricity when hit, known as being piezoelectric. Quartz is used in many everyday things we own, such as clocks and many electrical devices.

Malachite was well-loved by the Egyptians - they used it extensively in jewelry and carvings. It is even mentioned in their hieroglyphs as being essential to their gods. It has been prized by other civilizations for its beauty as an ornamental gemstone - the Russians even used Malachite to create the columns of a cathedral in St Petersburg! Traders and merchants in ancient times wore malachite during business deals and to attract prosperity. In Italy, triangular pieces of Malachite were worn to ward off the Evil Eye. Its green coloring comes from its strong copper content - always wash your hands after handling.