Azurite 4mm Faceted Round - 15-16 InchAzurite is a soft, deep blue copper mineral produced by weathering of copper ore deposits. It is best known for its characteristic deep blue to violet blue color. The blue color, known as "azure," is like the deep blue evening skies often seen above deserts and winter landscapes. Azurite often occurs with green Malachite, which may form green stains or specks on Azurite crystals or aggregates.

Authentic DZI beads were used in ancient times in India

the only site where it can be found

It has been discovered with artifacts from cultures of the Neolithic Period

The green coloring has likened the stone of jadeite in the past

and typically appear in light yellow-green to blue-green to deep moss green

The blue color

Quartz has been highly valued by virtually every civilization throughout history

Rainbow Obsidian is known as a grounding and protective stone

where it was mined since around 300 BCE

and much of the black Onyx on the market has been artificially colored

” Most deep red Carnelian has been heat treated to darken the beautiful orange and red tints that are created by iron oxides in the stone

The proper name for Rosewood is Petersianthus quadrialatus