{"product_id":"chrysocolla-quartz-skull-carving","title":"Chrysocolla Quartz Skull Carving","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis chrysocolla quartz skull carving glows with vivid ocean blue and teal chrysocolla set in glossy, polished quartz, like a tropical sea captured in stone. Carved with smooth, rounded features, it is substantial and cool in the hand. Choose 500-600g, 800-900g or 1-1.3kg for a striking statement piece on an altar, shelf or desk. It is a showstopping gift for skull-carving collectors and anyone drawn to blue-green stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural chrysocolla in quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved skull from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carved\"\u003eCarved Crystals\u003c\/a\u003e collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight options:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500-600g, 800-900g or 1-1.3kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRandom Pick:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your skull is chosen from the weight you select, so its color and pattern will differ from the photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each skull has its own balance of blue, green, clear quartz and darker matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChakras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally linked with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/throat-chakra-crystals\"\u003eThroat Chakra\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/heart-chakra-crystals\"\u003eHeart Chakra\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy and solid, with a glossy polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChakra Connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChrysocolla is traditionally connected to the throat and heart chakras, and it is often chosen for calm, honest communication, empathy and speaking from the heart. Set within quartz, it is said to carry a clearer, steadier energy that suits quiet reflection. Its ocean colors link it with water, flow and peace. The skull form carries its own separate symbolism: across many cultures, carved skulls represent wisdom, memory, transformation and honoring those who came before. Explore more stones like it in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peace-tranquility-crystals\"\u003ePeace and Tranquility\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/anxiety-relief-crystals\"\u003eAnxiety Relief\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay it as a centerpiece on an altar, shelf or desk where light brings out the blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd it to an ancestor altar or a Day of the Dead display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/amazonite-crystals\"\u003eamazonite\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lapis-lazuli-crystals\"\u003elapis lazuli\u003c\/a\u003e for a striking blue display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the 1-1.3kg size as a bold statement piece for a mantel or entry table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive it to a skull-carving collector or anyone who loves ocean colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCrystal Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuartz is hard, about 7 on the Mohs scale, but the chrysocolla areas are much softer and can scratch or dull. Dust it with a soft, dry cloth, avoid soaking, salt water and harsh cleaners, and keep it out of strong, long sun. This is a heavy carving, so lift it with both hands and set it on a stable surface. Wash your hands after handling raw copper minerals. Read about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/crystals-to-never-put-in-water-essential-care-guide\"\u003ecrystals to never put in water\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich weight should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose 500-600g for a desk carving, 800-900g for a fuller piece, or 1-1.3kg for a bold statement skull on a shelf or altar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat gives this stone its blue-green color?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe color comes from chrysocolla, a copper mineral that formed inside or alongside the quartz. Quartz adds hardness and a glossy polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the color natural or dyed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is natural. The blue and green come from copper in the chrysocolla, not dye. Shades vary from sky blue to deep teal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill my skull look like the photo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe carving style is the same, but each skull shows its own pattern of blue, green and clear areas, so yours will be one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs chrysocolla quartz safe to handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolished pieces are fine to handle and display. Avoid putting it in your mouth or in water, and wash your hands after handling raw copper minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Chrysocolla Quartz?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChrysocolla quartz is clear or milky \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/quartz-crystals\"\u003equartz\u003c\/a\u003e colored by chrysocolla, a soft blue-green copper mineral. The quartz protects and brightens the chrysocolla, giving it vivid ocean tones and a sturdier body than chrysocolla alone, which is too soft to polish well by itself. It forms in the oxidized zones of copper deposits, often alongside malachite and azurite, in places such as Peru, Arizona and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is valued for its striking blue and green color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/chrysocolla-crystal-meaning-healing-properties-uses\"\u003eChrysocolla Crystal Meaning, Properties and Uses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/crystal-carvings-guide-materials-shapes-how-to-choose\"\u003eCrystal Carvings Guide: Materials, Shapes and How to Choose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring home this chrysocolla quartz skull and add a bold wave of ocean blue to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ali","offers":[{"title":"Chrysocolla Quartz \/ 500-600g","offer_id":48299832213675,"sku":"1005013244212841-500-600g","price":488.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chrysocolla Quartz \/ 800-900g","offer_id":48299832180907,"sku":"1005013244212841-800-900g","price":663.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chrysocolla Quartz \/ 1-1.3kg","offer_id":48299832148139,"sku":"1005013244212841-1-1.3kg","price":866.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/0345\/5915\/files\/Chrysocolla-Quartz-Skull-Carving-Carvings.jpg?v=1792477157","url":"https:\/\/www.crystaldestiny.com\/products\/chrysocolla-quartz-skull-carving","provider":"Crystal Destiny","version":"1.0","type":"link"}