Collection: Azurite-Malachite

Azurite malachite is a stone that is very fragile. It must be sheltered so as not to get damaged. It must be protected from light, sun and temperature fluctuations. Be careful, because there are many azurite malachite stones that are actually synthetic stones, but sold as natural stones.
It should be noted that azurite and malachite have the same chemical composition and the same crystal system. In azurite malachite, we notice that over time the azurite has the ability to transform into malachite, this is the phenomenon of pseudomorphosis. In this association, azurite and malachite are united in syngenesis, that is to say that they were formed at the same time within the same aggregate thanks to a phenomenon of copper oxidation.

Known since the 17th century BC, azurite has been used in many civilizations. Traces have been identified in ointments made by Egyptians of the 4th Dynasty. This stone was known to combat pain. Azurite also had another function, which was to serve as a blue pigment in frescoes or in the decoration of art objects.

At the same time, the Greeks called this stone “kuanos” (cyan). For them it represented a stone with powerful healing powers. As for the Romans, they called it “caeruleum”. It is also a pigment used in decorations or artistic paints. The Greeks and Romans found deposits of this stone in Armenia or on the island of Cyprus.

In the Mayan civilization, the blue stone had a sacred power: it evoked the wisdom of great purity of the heart.
In 317 BC, the alchemist, philosopher and botanist Theophrastus described azurite in his work The Treatise on Stones and gave it the name Lapis Armenis or Stone of Armenia.

In the Middle Ages, blue stone came from Germany or Hungary. It is used for coloring manuscripts. Then discovered in Chessy-les-Mines in the Rhône, it is also called chessylite.
In 1824, the mineralogist and geologist François Sulpice Beudant gave it the name azurite, in reference to its azure blue color.

The name Malchite comes from the Latin term “malachite” which means through. This term comes from a plant called “Malaché”. The leaves of this plant have an intense green color.
Truly adored by the Egyptians, malachite is the symbol of eternal youth and rebirth. When the Egyptians spoke of life after death, they spoke of the realm of Malachite. They strongly believed in resurrection and a new life after death, represented by malachite. During their pregnancy, Egyptian women wore a malachite around their neck and honored Thouéris, protective goddess of motherhood with this stone as an offering.

In Greece, fighters wore malachite amulets to protect them from possible injuries. This green stone was known to help them heal more quickly. This stone is found as a decoration at the temple of Artemis, goddess of the hunt in Ephesus.

In the Middle Ages, this stone was attributed with virtues which made it possible to understand animals. It was also used as a good luck charm and was believed to protect children from fatal illnesses.

But this stone is often used as an ornamental stone and to this day, we discover it in numerous illuminations or frescoes.

Azurite malachite is a mixture of blue azurite and green malachite. It is particularly appreciated for this extraordinary appearance with this mixture of intense blue and shimmering green. Nowadays, this stone is used in the making of jewelry and in the practice of lithotherapy. Indeed, it is particularly beneficial, because it combines the benefits of both stones.
Deposits of the azurite malachite stone are found in Peru, Congo, Bolivia, China, Mexico and Morocco.
In Lithotherapy, azurite malachite combines the benefits of both stones and is therefore particularly appreciated for its many qualities.
Azurite is a particularly effective stone for people suffering from stress, anxiety and anxiety. It allows you to rest your mind and soul by providing calm.

It promotes introspection, allows us to understand certain blockages due to events in the past and therefore to overcome them. It is a stone turned towards the future which encourages family and professional projects.
This stone provides spiritual elevation and cultivates intuitions, showing what is beyond appearances. It facilitates meditation and concentration.
It develops wisdom and provides harmony in life.
Malachite boosts self-confidence and removes negative feelings. It keeps its wearer away from tensions and states of intense sadness.
It also reduces anxieties and anxiety. Thus, it eliminates nightmares and provides restful, quality sleep.
This stone also develops wisdom and allows a better understanding of others. It generates great listening quality.
Placed on the throat, it frees speech and provides positive communication. It gives the possibility of structuring and clarifying thoughts.