Azurite - Malachite - Chrysocoll gemstone necklace ~ donut shape ~ incl. 1.5mm antique brown leather cord for knotting.
We have created a very rare new rarity of wonderful quality - the donuts are simply wonderful!
Very deep blue azurite with some green malachite-chryosocol
Origin: USA - polished in Peru
Perfectly ground and polished - to 6000 grit
Size: 30mm
Azurite – Origin and History
Astrologically, it is associated with the zodiac signs Capricorn and Virgo. Azurite should definitely be cleansed once a month overnight in a dry bowl with hematite tumbled stones. Recharging is unnecessary, as deep blue azurites are true powerhouses. Only lighter azurites should be recharged in the sun or in rock crystal.
Azurite has been known for more than 4,500 years. Even then, the stone was prized in a wide variety of cultures around the world. Azurite was also formerly known as citramarine, as it originated "from this side of the sea."
The main suppliers of azurite in antiquity were countries like Andalusia, Armenia, and Cyprus. In powdered form, the mineral was used by the Egyptians, Persians, and Romans as eye makeup. During the Ming Dynasty, the ancient Chinese used azurite to color their beautiful and legendary vases.
Azurite gained particular importance in painting during the medieval and Renaissance periods in Europe – in monasteries, the valuable blue pigment was used for small pictorial motifs and calligraphic manuscripts. Even the famous painter Michelangelo used azurite in his Roman Entombment for the luminous blue robe of Mary Magdalene.
The mineral Azurite, which is still valid today, was given to the healing stone in 1824 by the French mineralogist François Beudant. He thus primarily honored the mineral's beautiful azure-blue color.
Azurite is also known by the names Armenite, mountain blue, blue malachite, chessylite, copper lapis, copper blue, copper lazurite and lazurite.
Azurite – Occurrence and Formation
Azurite forms secondarily through deposition and weathering. Where azurite occurs, the rock is copper-bearing. Azurite originates in the oxidation zone of so-called sulfide copper deposits through the weathering of chalcopyrite and other copper sulfides, or from general copper ores.
Azurite is very often a component of copper pitch ore and also occurs in paragenesis with other minerals (e.g. anglesite, brochantite, calcite, chrysocolla, dolomite, smithsonite), depending on the location.
As an anhydrous carbonate, azurite is more common than other gemstones. Its formation requires oxygen-rich water in the form of seepage or groundwater, as azurite only forms when a carbon dioxide molecule is simultaneously released. Azurite is similar in composition to malachite; therefore, the pseudomorphism of malachite to azurite can be observed from time to time.
Azurite is very common and can be found in numerous locations. As of 2014, approximately 5,000 deposits were known. In antiquity, Andalusia, Armenia, and Cyprus were the main mining areas for azurite. Until the mid-17th century, Hungary was the most important mining region in Europe. Chessy near Lyon (France), Mechernich (German Volcanic Eifel), and the mines near Alghero (Sardinia) were considered suppliers of azurite until the end of the 19th century.
Besides its historical discovery site Mechernich, where azurite was precipitated through sedimentation in the Bunter sandstones, the mineral can also be found in Germany in the Black Forest, the Thuringian-Franconian Central Uplands, the Spessart, the Harz Mountains, the Ore Mountains and the Odenwald.
Tsumeb in Namibia is also a well-known site for azurite, due to its exceptional finds of crystals up to 20 centimeters long. Crystals up to 7 centimeters long have been found in Morocco (Touissit). Crystal rosettes with diameters of up to 13 centimeters have also been found in the Chinese province of Guangdong.
Further occurrences of azurite can also be found in Austria, Switzerland, Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Bulgaria, the Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire), Greece, Japan, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Canada, Madagascar, Mexico, Mongolia, Norway, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Sweden, Serbia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Hungary, the USA and the United Kingdom (UK).
Mining azurite is not practical or economically viable at every location. The quality and size of the deposit, as well as the location of the deposits and the prevailing environmental conditions, are crucial factors for its viability.
Properties and effects of azurite
Azurite belongs to the monoclinic crystal system, is transparent to opaque, and exhibits perfect cleavage. This gemstone occurs in several shades of blue, ranging from light to deep dark blue (azure) through midnight blue to almost black. The luster of azurite is reminiscent of glass.
Azurite – Effects and Uses as a Healing Stone
Azurite is frequently used in lithotherapy as a healing stone. It is said to have positive effects on both body and mind. The possible applications are quite diverse.
The effect of azurite as a healing stone on the body
Azurite is considered a healing stone for bones and joints. It is believed to support, promote, and regulate healthy growth, especially in children and adolescents. Furthermore, azurite stimulates nerve and brain activity. Due to its detoxifying properties, it also stimulates liver function and thyroid activity.
Azurite has a positive effect on inflammation (e.g., wounds, joint inflammation). It strengthens responsiveness and is also considered an important healing stone for ailments such as arthritis, spleen problems, or even spinal curvature. It is also said to accelerate healing after surgery and strengthen the circulatory system.
The effect of azurite as a healing stone on the soul
Azurite enhances the ability to accept criticism more readily and increases self-confidence and empathy. It boosts creativity, improves concentration and perception, as well as awareness and intellect. When placed on the third eye during meditation, it counteracts exam anxiety and promotes mental receptiveness.
Azurite brings mental powers to light, increases drive and decisiveness, and helps in completing planned projects. It helps combat hopelessness, instability, and low self-esteem. With azurite, its wearer can learn to prioritize upcoming tasks.
Azurite is also considered a stone of self-knowledge, helping to loosen old emotional ties and focus on the future. During puberty, azurite has a stabilizing effect on adolescents, fostering greater maturity in this new phase of life. In various stages of life, it can protect young people from brutality and crime and alleviate the persistent feeling of being misunderstood by others, especially adults.
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