{"product_id":"specimen-azurite-malachite-box-of-12-pcs-2-3","title":"Azurite\/Malachite Specimen - 2.0-3.0 inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Azurite Malachite Specimen is a natural rough piece combining deep blue Azurite with rich green Malachite, the two copper minerals meeting in vivid, contrasting zones across the stone. The unpolished surface shows the crystalline blue and botryoidal green as they formed together, and the strong colour makes it a bold natural specimen for a shelf, desk, or collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzurite Malachite is traditionally associated with transformation and inner insight, drawing on the intuitive qualities linked to Azurite and the emotional depth linked to Malachite. A specimen like this is often kept as a display piece, placed in a workspace or reflective space, or added to a collection for its colour and mineralogy. The strong blue-and-green contrast makes it a striking collector's stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is formed from natural Azurite Malachite and varies in the balance of blue and green, its crystalline detail, and its overall shape, so each specimen is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPrimary Focus: Transformation \u0026amp; Growth\u003cbr\u003e\nSecondary Focus: Intuition \u0026amp; Spiritual Awareness\u003cbr\u003e\nChakra Association: Third Eye, Heart\u003cbr\u003e\nZodiac Sign: Sagittarius, Capricorn\u003cbr\u003e\nChinese Zodiac: Rat, Ox\u003cbr\u003e\nRuling Planet: Venus\u003cbr\u003e\nElements: Water, Earth\u003cbr\u003e\nMohs Hardness: 3.5-4\u003cbr\u003e\nStone Family: Carbonate\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Natural Azurite Malachite\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Morocco\u003cbr\u003e\nForm: Specimen\u003cbr\u003e\nFinish: Raw \/ Natural\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate Size: 50-76 mm (2-3 inches)\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate Weight: 123-167 g\u003cbr\u003e\nListing: Single unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAzurite Malachite is a natural combination of two copper carbonate hydroxide minerals, blue Azurite and green Malachite, with a hardness of 3.5 to 4 and a monoclinic structure. Both share the same copper-carbonate chemistry, and the colour difference comes down to the precise water content in the crystal structure; Azurite gradually converts to Malachite over geological time, which is why the two are so often found together in the oxidised zones of copper ore deposits. Both minerals have been used since antiquity, Azurite as a prized blue pigment in medieval European painting and Malachite in Egyptian and Russian decorative traditions. The primary commercial sources are Morocco and Arizona in the United States, with further material from the Congo, Russia, and Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuturaSol Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach natural stone is selected for its authenticity, geological integrity, and energetic clarity. Natural variations in colour, structure, inclusions, and surface features are inherent to geological materials and contribute to the individuality of each piece. Any known treatments, enhancements, stabilization, or man-made characteristics are clearly disclosed within the product information where applicable. Every piece is inspected and photographed to reflect its true character; however, lighting conditions, screen settings, and natural variation may cause slight differences in appearance. If you have any questions about a piece before completing your purchase, we're always here to help. Where authenticity meets beauty, we tell you exactly what you're holding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAzurite Malachite is copper-bearing: wash your hands after handling and do not use it to make water elixirs. It is also soft (Mohs 3.5 to 4) and sensitive to water and acids, so keep it dry, handle it gently, and store it apart from harder stones to protect the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AuturaSol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47004401434854,"sku":"30722016-OFF-H2","price":33.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7200\/5350\/files\/30722016-1.png?v=1782941950","url":"https:\/\/auturasol.com\/products\/specimen-azurite-malachite-box-of-12-pcs-2-3","provider":"AuturaSol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}