Rosasite with Aurichalcite Raw Specimen | Ojuela Mine, Mexico

Rosasite and Aurichalcite in brown Dolomite matrix. Rich blue spherical Rosasite lives in harmony with the more angular powder blue Aurichalcite Rosasite is a secondary mineral that typically forms as a result of the weathering and oxidation of copper ore deposits. It often occurs as small, rounded, blue-green botryoidal (globular) or crusty groups. The color can range from light blue to green-blue. Rosasite gets its name from the Italian mineralogist Francesco S. Rosa, who first identified it. Metaphysically, it is not in everyday use, although some believe that it can help soothe emotional turmoil, reduce stress, and promote a sense of tranquility. It is thought to resonate with the heart and throat chakras, facilitating clear communication and emotional expression. Aurichalcite is a copper-zinc carbonate mineral, and it is another secondary mineral that typically forms as a result of the weathering and oxidation of copper and zinc ore deposits. It occurs as delicate, fibrous, or aci