Azurite • Azurite is formed from the oxidation of copper ores. • Azurite however, is a lovely azure blue, hence the name. • Azurite is a sister mineral of malachite. Thus, the two are found together, creating a brilliant deep blue stone with flashes of green. Often these minerals are cut to display both these blue and green banding as a cabochon- having it termed as ‘Azurmalacite’. • There are over 45 well-known forms, and over 100 forms have been described. • Azurite may be confused with (the very rare) Mrázekite. • To the inhabitants of Atlantis and the early Egyptians, Azurite was a most potent psychic stone and shrouded in mystery; its secrets known only to the highest priests and priestesses. • It was called the Stone of Heaven by the ancient Chinese who believed it to open celestial gateways, and was revered by Greeks and Romans for its visionary insights and healing powers. • For the Mayans, Azurite inspired the mystical self and facilitated the transfer of wisdom and knowledge via thought, while Native Americans used this sacred stone to contact their spiritual Indian guide, feel the presence and understand the message. • Azurite is typically found as tabular to prismatic crystals with splendent vitreous faces.
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