Azurite is a gemstone of "Letting Go". In meditation is helps us let go of the thoughts that tend to flitter through our minds and helps us move into deeper levels of consciousness. It allows us to let go of old patterns, thoughts, behaviors and attitudes so we can see with clarity and wisdom what lies before us. It allows us to let go of our conscious minds, allowing us better communication with the Spirit world, and helps us integrate the Universal knowledge into our everyday lives.

Azurite renews us by aligning the Chakras and letting their energy flow through our bodies, calmly, smoothly and completely. It enhances psychic abilities and helps you master your emotions through developing mental control.

Some cultures call azurite the stone of heaven because it helps to increase your desire to seek your higher self. It is known for bring information and guidance by stimulating the third eye.

As a healing stone, Azurite has been used by gemstone healers to be one of the better stone for general healing needs. It is also good for any type of arthritis or joint problem and can be used to prevent cancer, cleanse the liver, relieve depression, and help with sinus and skin problems.

Azurite is a fantastic deep blue colored mineral that often grows with malachite. Azurite is unstable in air and over time, air will weather the azurite, causing it's surface to chemically change to malachite. (NOTE: Tumbling and polishing slows or even stops this process)

Hardness: 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale