AZURITE on matrix 2.5-3.5 cm

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Azurite is a copper carbonate mineral that forms in masses, stalactites, botryoidal and short prismatic crystals. Azurite in crystalline form is extremely rare and expensive, but truly unique. This mineral was named in 1824 by F.S. Beaudant for its true blue colour. This stone has had many different uses, where in ancient Egypt azurite was used as a paint, to cure certain problems and was smelted into copper. This mineral can be found in almost all shades of blue and is commonly found in association with malachite and chrysocolla.