Scientific Clinoclase: Clinoclase was discovered in 1830 in the county of Cornwall in England. It is a hydrous copper arsenate mineral, Cu3AsO4(OH)3, and is a rare secondary copper mineral and forms acicular crystals in the fractured weathered zone above copper sulfide deposits. It occurs in vitreous, translucent dark blue to dark greenish blue colored crystals and botryoidal masses. The crystal system is monoclinic 2/m. It has a hardness of 2.5 - 3 and a relative density of 4.3. The origin of its name is from the Greek ????e?? = "to incline" and ??a? = "to break," in allusion to its oblique basal cleavage. Abichite is another name for clinoclase. So Named for Otto Wilhelm Hermann von Abich [December 11, 1806 Berlin, Germany – July 1, 1886 Vienna, Austria]. Professor of mineralogy at University of Dorpat. Clinoclase Sources: Wheal Gorland mine at St Day, Cornwall in the United Kingdom. Broken Hill New South Wales, Australia. And are associated with copper ore deposits in Arizona, California, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah in the United States. This mineral is also found in France, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Romania, Russia, and Zaire. Metaphysical Uses of Clinoclase: For Chakra Alignment of the Throat, Heart and Upper Heart. Brings forth “gentle, yet determined” energies. (Gets the job done without stress) Draws in and centers the energetic field, helping us to be fully present in our body. Clinoclase has important properties to help work with one’s inability to love and be loved. It brings more understanding as to why someone has struggled with these emotions. Assists with offering forgiveness. Enhances psychic abilities. Assists in channeling and communicating with higher dimensional beings. Physical Uses of Clinoclase: Strengthens finger and toe nails. Aids the thyroid. Relieves arthritis. Said to heal wounds faster. Used to treat lung disorders. Rids headaches.