Azurite
Azurite
| Mineralogy : | |
| Tradename(s) | Chessylite |
| Family | Carbonate Mineral |
| Description | A deep blue color.
Crystals are embedding and encrusting, short
columnar, thick tabular, richly faceted. Occurs
in the oxidation zone of copper deposits. Azurite is often found in crystal clusters or flowing together in mass with Malachite. |
| Mohs | 3.5-4 |
| Chemical Composition | Cu3[OHlCO3] |
| Refractive Index | |
| Specific Gravity | 3.7 - 3.9 |
| Cleavage | Perfect |
| Streak | Light blue |
| Localities | France, Namibia, Russia, Zaire, China, Australia, and Arizona / U.S.A. |
| Metaphysical : | |
| Healing & Magical | Strengthens the blood. Improves the flow of energy throughout the body. Cancer prevention, powerful psychic & healing stone, freshens outlook. |
| Astrology | Associated with the sign of Sagittarius. |
| Elemental | Water |
| Chakra | 5th - Throat Center |
| Feng Shui | Azurite heightens ones insight and wisdom. |
| Legend / Folklore : |
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Azurite has been used in ancient cultures for just about as long as lapis lazuli. Its deep blue color was just as appealing as lapis. It was used by Egyptian priests to raise the consciousness to a higher level. |
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