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Azurite - a mineral known as the “stone of the heavens”
Number of products : 27Azurite is a mineral from the carbonate group, known for its intense, deep blue color.
It is a copper mineral with the chemical formula Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂, which often occurs together with malachite, another copper mineral with a green color.
Azurite owes its name to the Arabic name “al-lazward,” which means blue.
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Characteristics of azurite
- Color: Intense blue, sometimes with a delicate sheen. Depending on the concentration of copper, the shade may be lighter or darker.
- Luster: Glassy to earthy.
- Mohs hardness scale: 3.5–4 (fairly soft).
- Fracture: Conchoidal or irregular.
- Crystal system: Monoclinic. Azurite crystals are often prismatic or tabular.
- Locations: It can be found in the oxidation zones of copper deposits. The most famous locations are Morocco, Namibia, Australia, the USA (Arizona), France, and Mexico.
Uses of azurite
- Decorative:
- Used in jewelry as a decorative stone, although less frequently than other minerals due to its fragility.
- Pigments:
- In the past, it was used as a blue pigment in painting (e.g., in medieval frescoes and miniatures).
- Esotericism and lithotherapy:
- Often used in spiritual and meditative practices. It is believed to enhance intuition, concentration, and spiritual development.
Esoteric properties of azurite
- Connection with intuition: Supports spiritual development, opens the mind to higher levels of consciousness.
- Chakra harmonization: It has a strong effect on the third eye and throat chakras, supporting intuition and clear communication.
- Mind stimulation: Believed to help increase creativity and clarity of thought.
Azurite is a beautiful mineral that not only attracts attention with its color, but also has a deep spiritual and historical meaning. It should be handled with care due to its delicacy.
