Azurite

Azurite comprises of copper carbonate hydroxide and is bluish in color. The name of this precious stone is derived from an Arabic word. This mineral was formed due to the oxidation of certain copper sulphide minerals. This gemstone is also known as the � Blue Verditer� and �Blue Bice�. The mineral is found in wonderful crystals in the various places of the world like United States, Arizona and New Mexico.

Commonly known as �chessylite� Azurite is also abundantly found in Chessy situated in France. The color of Azurite changes and turns into fade green when mixed with little oil. The gemstone turns green �grey when it is mixed with the yolk of the egg. The famous azurite stone is also used for various kinds of jewelries, dye and as fabrics for eons. The hardness comes around to 3.5. The mineral is found generally with green mineral malachite.

The stone is also used for many therapeutic purposes like invoking spiritualism. The azurite gemstone helps in the development of the psychic capability and also as a powerful healer. The beautiful color of this stone is a unique one in the world of minerals.

Here is some technical information regarding the composition of the stone:

Name: Azurite
Specific gravity: 3.7-3.9
Cleavage: perfect
Structure: monoclinic
Refractive Index: 1.730-1.838
Pleochro: definite
Florescence: None

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