Azurite (from French “azur”) – azure, (from\nPersian “lazard”) – blue. According to ancient descriptions, azurite\nwas often confused with dark blue lapis lazuli, which was highly prized in the\nEast. The words azurite and lapis lazuli come from the same Arabic root\n“azul” – blue, and the Persian “lazard” – azure, where the\ninitial “l” is just an article. This stone is also called copper\nazure and mountain blue. In Europe, azurite was called Shessilite, because it\nwas mined in the French town of Chessy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Azurite is a copper ore that is less common in nature than lapis lazuli but is less valuable in the industry. The mineral is formed in deposits with a high content of copper sulphites as a result of their oxidation. Basically, nuggets have a cryptocrystalline form, natural stone crystals are very rare. Azurite often forms pseudomorphs with malachite. This breed is called Azur-malachite. In terms of chemical composition, azurite is aqueous copper carbonate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The average price for azurite cabochons on the market is $\n3-7 per gram. Given the complexity of processing, the cost is significantly\naffected by the size of the stone – the larger it is, the more expensive it is.\nAzurites from Zaire are considered to be of the highest quality, where large\nnuggets can often be found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jewellery with azurite inserts is practically not found on the market, which is due to the increased fragility of the stone (cracks even with a slight mechanical effect) and unstable color. Azurite is primarily of interest to mineral collectors. Small azurite cabochons, due to their affordable price and the characteristic color, often become the first exhibits in the collections of aspiring collectors. Less often they are used as an ornamental material. In the jewellery industry, azur-malachite has found application, devoid of the shortcomings of pure azurite, but no less beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Azurites are mainly mined in Australia (Queensland), Chile, Mexico, USA (Arizona and New Mexico), Germany, France, Kazakhstan and Africa (Zaire, Namibia, Zambia). In terms of the quality of collectable azurite, the first place belongs to the famous Teumeb deposit in Namibia, where individual crystals reach 25 cm in size with impeccable quality. Azurites from deposits in Morocco – Mibladen and Tuissit are widely known. Interesting samples of azurite are mined at the copper deposits of the South Urals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, as in the old days, azurite is often confused with\nits counterpart lapis lazuli, considering azurite to be only one of the\nvarieties of the latter. Azurite is a completely independent mineral, which, in\ncontrast to lapis lazuli, has a much brighter blue tone. Malachite stains are\nnot observed in lapis lazuli, while azurite often fuses with malachite. Azurite\nis easy to distinguish from other stones, as it is the only mineral with a deep\nblue color that boils in hydrochloric acid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In ancient Egypt, priests used azurite to communicate with the gods. In Ireland, the druids, with the help of native azurite sticks, helped the youth decide on the choice of life. Azurite is useful for those who are engaged in energy practices, fortune-telling and prediction. Occultists and mediums use azurite balls and crystals to meditate and enter an altered state of consciousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the East, it is the “third eye” stone. According to the famous specialist in minerals Katrin Raphael, azurite products will help get rid of negative emotions, overcome fears, and relieve emotional arousal. If you are having a difficult period in your life and you cannot make the right decision, put on jewellery with azurite, and this stone will show you the best way to solve the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a talisman, azurite is suitable for people who, due to their duty, must be honest and objective – lawyers, judges, journalists, but only on the condition that the owner does not disassemble, otherwise, the stone may punish him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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