This is a beautiful AZURITE MALACHITE crystal pocket stone / mini-slab. Shown next to a US quarter coin for size comparison. It could also be used for wire wrapping as a large focal piece, or as part of a crystal grid! It has deep blue (the Azurite) mixed with interesting patterns and veins of green (Malachite) mixed in. The 2 faces have been polished, while the edges were left natural. There is a subtle shimmery/chatoyant quality to some of the Malachite that shows up as you move the stone around in your hands. Small vugs, AKA "crystal cave inclusions" are present throughout. Vugs are natural formations, and considered highly collectible! Much nicer 'in person' than the photos can show. I guarantee it!
It weighs about 2oz / 56 grams / 280 carats and measures approximately 2 7/8" inches long X 1 3/4" inches wide at the widest point X 5/16" inch thick. Code-82422-13
Azurite is also called the "Stone of Heaven". It is said to help ease feelings of anxiety or fear. A good stone to assist with receiving guidance as it aids in developing psychic awareness. It is also an excellent stone for meditation! Energetically, it is said to help control energy flow, bringing just the right amount of energy to a situation. It is associated with the Third Eye Chakra, and can help with balancing this Chakra. In crystal healing, it is used to ease arthritis and joint pain as well as assist with liver issues, skin conditions, and depression.
Azurite is sometimes called a "Heavenly Stone.” It’s a beautiful blue color, reminiscent of the sky on a Summer day. It is a stone used to assist one in perceiving and understanding Guidance and is especially good for this when it’s mixed with malachite and/or chrysocolla, for all three stones support spiritual awareness and opening one’s Third Eye.
It’s often used during meditation, and sometimes to prepare for various forms of divination.
It is a very calming stone, and has long been used to help ease feelings of guilt, anxiety and/or fear.
Energetically, it is thought to help a person communicate more clearly and effectively and to assist them in becoming more aware of how much energy they are expending on a situation - and what is actually appropriate.
In Crystal Healing, Azurite is used to ease arthritis and joint pain as well as assist with liver issues, skin conditions, and depression.
Azurite is associated with the Brow or Third Eye Chakra.
Malachite is used when you wish to align your ego with God’s Will - instead of your own Will.
It is a stone that supports spiritual transformation, and using your power wisely. It encourages assertion rather than aggression.
Malachite is a stone that is said to bring success and prosperity, protection during pregnancy and childbirth, as well as protection during travel - both physical and in other realms.
Malachite is said to strengthen the heart physically, as well as balance the heart Chakra in every way, physically, emotionally and spiritually. In fact, it is used to clear and balance all of the Chakras. In Crystal Healing, it is used to stop the flow of energy to tumors, counteract the energy depletion that results from receiving radiation therapy, as well as help with arthritis of all kinds and asthma.
Native legends speak of crystal skulls as an inheritance from ancient times. Said to “talk and sing” they are believed to carry messages for all mankind, including what may be discovered when we overcome our fear of death.
