Sonora Sunset is the trade name given to this beautiful naturally occurring rock made of Chrysocolla and Curpite, originating from Sonora, Mexico. Its known for its mesmerizing hues of red, orange, turquoise, and green, Sonora Sunset is a copper-based mineral that features a unique combination of two stunning minerals, resulting in a vibrant and rare gem that’s highly sought after by collectors and crystal healers. Sonora Sunset is also known as Sonoran Sunset, Sonoran Sunrise. Chrysocolla is a silicate mineral formed as a secondary mineral in the oxidation zones of copper ore deposits. Cuprite is an oxide mineral composed of copper oxide. Tiny amounts of black iron or iron oxide minerals are present in some Sonora Sunrise and Chalcotrichite, an orange variety of Cuprite.

Chrysocolla is a copper silicate mineral, that typically forms in oxidized copper deposits and is known for its striking turquoise blue to green hues. It is a relatively soft mineral, with a Mohs hardness of 2.5 to 7, and it often occurs as a botryoidal (rounded) or fibrous formation. Cuprite is a copper oxide mineral, with a deep, rich red to brownish-red color, making it a significant contributor to the red and orange hues in Sonora Sunset. Cuprite is known for its high copper content and its deep crimson color, often forming as well-formed cubic or octahedral crystals.

The primary locality for Sonora Sunset is the Sonora region of northern Mexico, particularly near the Cananea mining district in the state of Sonora. This region is known for its copper-rich deposits and has produced a wide variety of copper-based minerals, including Malachite, Azurite, Chrysocolla, and Cuprite. Sonora Sunset is usually found in the oxidized zones of these copper deposits, where the weathering process and hydrothermal fluids create the ideal conditions for the formation of Chrysocolla and Cuprite. The gemstone is most often found as botryoidal clusters or cavities inside limestone or copper ore deposits. While Sonora Sunset is rare, it can occasionally be found in other parts of the world with similar copper deposits, but the Sonora region in Mexico is by far the most well-known and productive locality.

Sonora Sunset is a beautiful stone of empowerment, harmony and revitalization. Sonora Sunset helps you awaken to your higher purpose and embrace your inner power. Sonora Sunset inspires you to create magic daily in your life. I love working with this stone because of its uplifting and energizing energy that helps you pursue your goals. Sonora Sunset support's your soul's evolution by grounding you into the healing energy of the Earth and connection with the Divine Feminine.

Sonora Sunset is a creative stone that encourages new ideas to flow freely, infusing your creative projects with passion and innovation. If you’ve been feeling uninspired or stuck in your creative flow, working with Sonora Sunset can reignite your passion and give you the courage to bring your artistic visions to life. Sonora Sunset helps increase self-confidence and supports the belief that you are capable of achieving your goals and overcoming challenges. It can provide the emotional strength needed to push through a major life change, pursuing a new career, or direction when facing a difficult personal situation. It promotes resilience by encouraging you to rise above adversity and trust that you have the power to shape your destiny.

Hardness: 4

Color: Green, bluish green, blue, blackish blue to black, brown, red, orange

Care: Remove before contact sports, weight lifting or activities where it may come into contact with force. As always, it should be stored away from minerals higher on the MOHs scale.

Feng Shui Placement: Family and health or fame and reputation. Sonora Sunset is a great stone to keep in the bedroom to promote harmony and empowerment.