Metaphysical Properties of Azurite

• Element: Wind
• Birthstone: Sagittarius
• Chakras: Third Eye (6th), Crown (7th)

Azurite is considered the stone of insight and vision as its intense, dark-blue color carries the exact frequency to that of the Third Eye Chakra. It powerfully opens and clears one's Third Eye and Crown Chakras, stimulates one's psychic and intuitive abilities, and aligns one's inner vision to higher guidance. Through stimulating one's inner sight, Azurite promotes a deeper and honest analysis of our thoughts and motives. This powerful stone also stimulates intellect and is particularly beneficial for those studying new or challenging subjects. Therefore, it is recommended to students to assist in assimilating new information and ideas. Since it opens up the inner eye to new possibilities and connections, Azurite is an effective antidote for those suffering from boredom or lack of inspiration. Azurite can also be used to strengthen the astral and etheric bodies, making one more resistant to negative influences and psychic attacks. Physically, Azurite is helpful in treating issues relating to the brain and head including migraines

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History of Azurite

What is the history of Azurite? Azurite has been regarded as a sacred mineral since the days of ancient Egypt, where only the priests were allowed to handle and use Azurite. Ancient Greeks used Azurite in healing ceremonies, calling it Caeruleum. Legend says it was one of the most powerful healing stones in Atlantis, where its psychic powers became shrouded in mystery. In the Native American tradition, Azurite is considered a sacred stone and is used to connect to spirit guides, while in other traditions it is a stone of high status. Edgar Cayce, who called it Lapis Linguis, recommended it for psychic development, and advised wearing it against the skin for best results

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Azurite Chemical Composition

• Hardness: 3.5 to 4
• Crystal System: Monoclinic
• Composition: Copper Carbonate

Azurite is a copper carbonate mineral that usually occurs in small crystals, which are in prismatic or tabular form. Crystals are sometime striated. It also occurs in stalactitic, columnar, or radiating forms. Azurite may also form as a pseudomorph over other minerals, retaining the original crystal shape of the mineral that it formed a pseudomorph over. In some instances, Azurite undergoes a chemical change and loses some hydroxyl, morphing the Azurite to Malachite. Sometimes, only part of the Azurite is altered to Malachite, thereby producing specimens that contain both the green and blue coloration. Although both Azurite and Malachite are copper-based minerals, Azurite holds less water than Malachite. Azurite is commonly found alongside Malachite, Cuprite, Chrysocolla, Calcite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Limonite, and Copper. Significant deposits of Azurite are found in Morocco, Namibia, Australia, China, Chile, Russia, and the USA.