Collection: Azurite-Malachite

Azurite-malachite is a fascinating stone resulting from the natural combination of two copper-colored minerals: azurite and malachite .

🌿 Composition and Formation

• Chemical origin: Azurite and malachite are both copper carbonates .

• Chemical formula:

  • Azurite: Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂

  • Malachite: Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

• Formation: They form in the oxidation zones of copper deposits , often the azurite gradually transforms into malachite by chemical alteration, which gives rise to mixed stones with spectacular colors.

🎨 Appearance

• Colors:

  • Azurite: deep blue to royal blue.

  • Malachite: intense green to banded green.

• Appearance: Azurite-malachite exhibits swirling or marbled patterns that blend these two colors, making it a very decorative stone.

🌍 Geographical origins

Significant deposits are found in:

• Morocco

• Mexico

• Arizona (United States)

• Namibia

• Australia

🔮 Properties in lithotherapy

Effects of Azurite:

• Would promote mental clarity and spiritual awareness .

• Would encourage creativity and intuition .

Effects of Malachite:

• Known to absorb negative energies .

• Would soothe physical pain and emotional tension .

• Would stimulate change and personal transformation .

In duo:

Azurite-malachite is considered a stone of balance , combining:

• Spiritual wisdom (azurite),

• Grounding and earth protection (malachite).

💎 Uses

• Jewelry: necklace, pendant, ring (be careful, soft stone).

• Decoration: sculptures, art objects.

• Lithotherapy: meditation, harmonization of the chakras (especially the heart and the third eye ).

⚠️ Maintenance

• Do not expose to water, salt or acids (chemically fragile).

• Clean with a soft, dry cloth.

• Recharge in moonlight , avoid the sun (which can alter the colors).