Azurite

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Azurite is a copper carbonate material with a monoclinic crystal system.  Its name is derived from its deep azure blue colour.

The Ancient Chinese called Azuritethe stone of heaven because they believed it opened celestial gateways.

Azurite guides psychic and intuitive development.  It is a powerful healing stone, facilitating psychosomatic understanding of the effect of the mind and emotions on the body.

A stone to encourage study, concentration and memory for older school children and university and college students; especially helpful for mature students to fit in study with other commitments!

Mentally, Azurite brings about clear understanding and new perspectives, and expands the mind.  It releases long-standing blocks in communication and stimulates memory.

Physically, Azurite is said to treat throat problems, arthritis and joint problems and aligns the spine.  Also good for brain-cell repair and so good for Alzheimer’s, Dementia and other degenerative brain disorders.

Azurite is said to ease conditions related to aging!!

Zodiac:  Sagittarius

Birthstone: December

Chakra: Throat and Brow

Sources: USA, Australia, Chile, Peru, France, Namibia, Russia, Egypt

Hardness: 3.5 – 4

Empowerment: I can be noble in victory and defeat.