AZURITE CHARACTERISTICS
Origin of the name: The Greeks called it "kuanos", which gave rise to its first name for thousands of years: "cyan". Only much later, in 1824, François Sulpice Beudant, a French mineralogist and geologist, named this stone after its color "azurite."
Chemical Composition: Basic copper carbonate, CU3 (C03) 2 (OH) 2
Hardness: Between 3.5 and 4.
Deposits: Arizona, Morocco, Mexico, Russia.
Color(s): Light blue, midnight blue to purple.
History and Legends: It was used in ancient Egypt as a pigment and for its mystical characteristics. It was imported by the Greeks and Romans from Armenia or Cyprus and they gave it the name "Armenian Stone" or "Lapis Armenis". In the Middle Ages, it was used in coloring manuscripts and was imported from Hungary and Germany where it was called "Chesilite". In the 19th century, the azurite mine at Chessy-les-Mines was exploited and closed. Azurite is related to several ancient cultures and ancient civilizations, such as Ancient Egypt, the Mayans and Atlantis. It is considered a powerful stone in these cultures. The name "azurite" was given by a geologist-mineralogist in 1824 and recognized by the AMI.
Lithotherapy Properties:
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Works on emotions and the human psyche
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Fight against problems
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Clear any physical blockages
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Intelligence, discernment and independence
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Helps understanding
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Promotes reflection before deciding and acting
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Promotes innovation and imagination
Physical Properties:
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Acts on the eyes and nervous system
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Speeds recovery after surgery
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Joint consolidation
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Improves fluidity of blood circulation
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Helps the nervous system.