Azurite Kuanos, Chakras: Third Eye, Throat.   Some Uses: ornamental stone, pigment, minor ore of copper, and jewelry.
The facts Azurite is a very popular mineral because of its unparalleled color, a deep blue called "azure", hence its name. Azure is derived from the arabic word for blue. The color is due to the presence of copper (a strong coloring agent), and the way the copper chemically combines with the carbonate groups (CO3) and hydroxyls (OH). Azurite has been used as a dye for paints and fabrics for eons. Unfortunately, at times its color is too deep and larger crystals can appear black. Small crystals and crusts show the lighter azure color well. Azurite is often associated with its colorful close cousin, malachite. Green malachite is closely associated with azurite in many ways. Not only do they frequently occur together, they also have very similar formulae. Malachite can also replace azurite, making a pseudomorph, or an exact copy of an azurite crystal (only now instead of being blue, it would be green). Heating destroys azurite easily, so all mounting of azurite specimens must be done at room temperature. Notable Occurrences include numerous localities worldwide, but special localities produce some outstanding specimens especially from Lasal, Utah; Bisbee, Arizona and New Mexico, USA; Mexico; Tsumeb, Nambia; Shaba, Congo; Toussit, Morocco; Australia and in many locations in Europe. MetaPhysical Properties and uses Amplifies healing and meditation. Cuts through illusion., Cleanses mental body., creativity, Dissolves fear and transforms it into understanding. Enhances psychic abilities. Facilitates clear meditation. helps one let go of old belief systems; Increases communication abilities, Integrates the physical with the spiritual., Initiates transformation., Inspiration, intuition, Renews and motivates.Relaxing, eases stress. surfaces psychic blocks that form physical blocks; Therapeutic Properties and uses A.D.D, Amplifies healing and meditation., Arthritis & joints; Cleanses mental body. Enhances flow of energy through nervous system (because of copper content). Helps body utilize oxygen. Strengthens blood.