Azurite
Azurite is a minor gemstone, its main importance being that as an ore of copper. It is often found with other copper related minerals, especially malachite. It is most often found in Western North America, especially in Arizona, Utah and Mexico. Azurite is identified in several ways. The crystals are commonly found in well formed, tabular or equidimensional crystals. You can scratch Azurite with a knife. It’s brittle, transparent and the chips are thin. This mineral is transparent if in thin crystals, otherwise it’s translucent to opaque. The hardness value is only 3.5.
Azurite has become popular because of its unparalleled deep blue color. In fact, the name, azurite, comes from the Arabic word for blue.
In addition to its use in jewelry, azurite is used in dyes and carved into ornamental objects and beads. Azurite used to be used as a blue color pigment but due to adverse chemical reactions, which changed the color, this practice has been discontinued.
Azurite is believed to illuminate the mind by clearing it of subconscious thoughts. It’s said to restore the mind. People believe it can help those who want to understand their fears and desires better. Some believe it gives the wearer visionary powers. It’s also used to help people evaluate past beliefs and dissolve the unwanted beliefs. Some say this mineral will make you more creative.
Some noted medicinal uses are to help heal the throat, spleen and spine. Some believe it’s wise to place a piece of azurite on a part of the body where there is a feeling of congestion or blockage. Further, azurite is said to fortify the memory and enhance intellectual receptivity. One of the most common uses for this mineral is to ease the pain of rheumatism. Maybe this could be due to its close relationship with copper.
Wearing this beautiful stone in a ring or pendant will not only enhance ones intellectual ability, but will display your uniqueness and style for those who desire unique wearable art in Custom Handcrafted Jewelry.
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