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Azurite

Azurite is a basic copper carbonate. It varies from a very dark blue thru "azure" blue; thus it's name.  Azurite is a secondary copper mineral and develops in the zone of alteration in hydro-thermal replacement deposits, where it commonly occurs with malachite.

Lore

It is said that the religious leaders of ancient Egypt used this stone to awaken their spirituality.

Medicinally, azurite is said to stimulate the brain.

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