Azurite-Malachite is a combination of Azurite and Malachite and as such brings together the properties of both stones. It often occurs with malachite, chrysocolla or turquoise in areas with copper deposits. They are found blended together in or near copper deposits, which give them their colors. In this "marriage" of two vibrant colored gemstones, the electric blue of azurite and malachite's rich green shades are intermingled. Sometimes malachite's "leafy" green swirls through azurite's deep bright blue or the blue of azurite flashes in malachite's rich green background either way, their colors and unique patterns are so striking.
The word azurite comes from the Persian word “lazhward” meaning blue. Specimens contain divers blue hues ranging from azure-blue to very dark blue, and in larger crystals almost black. It can also be found in small crystals or crusts. Its luster can be dull, pearly to velvet like, or waxy to subvitreous.
Mineral Information - Azurite Copper carbonate, aragonite group
Chemical Composition - Cu3((OH)2/(CO3)2
Color - Dark blue (sky blue streak)
Hardness - 3 1/2-4
Specific Gravity - 3.7-3.9
Refractive Index - 1.730-1.838
Azurite is said to encourage new perspectives and clear understanding, expanding the mind and helping you to let go of old unhelpful beliefs.
The word malachite is derived from the Greek word “moloche” which means mallow, a reference to the minerals leaf-green color. It has divers green hues, some dark and typically banded. Its luster can be dull, earthy, pearly to velvet like, silky, or waxy to subvitreous.
Mineral Information - Malachite Copper carbonate, aragonite group
Chemical Composition - Cu2((OH)2CO3)
Color - Light green, emerald green, black-green (lt. green streak)
Hardness - 3 1/2-4
Specific Gravity - 3.75-3.95
Refractive Index - 1.655-1.909
Malachite is thought to be a powerful emotional cleanser helping to remove past traumas, and negative emotions to bring peace and harmony into your life.
Azurite-Malachite, in its combined form, is a powerful conductor of energy with the ability to reveal deeply hidden negative emotional thought patterns and to cleanse and heal them. Many believe that this stone helps to reduce anger and to increase psychic awareness. It is also thought to reduce abnormal cell growth, promote wisdom, and is used as an aid to relieve the paid of rheumatism.
For thousands of years this stone has been used in jewelry and ornamental objects. During the Middle Ages and Renaissance it was ground into pigment for use in paint and eye shadow . Specimens of azurite and malachite have been obtained from numerous locations world wide and throughout the centuries; from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly know as Zaire), to New Wales, Australia.
Please note that all metaphysical or healing properties listed are collected from various sources. This information is offered as a service and not meant to treat medical conditions.
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