An intriguing Azuremalachite gemstone with swirls of green and blue hand set in silver . The left side of the gemstone is highly polished but we have not  polished the right side as much so as to show the wonderful intricate internal structures on that side.  The pendant has a flattened edge on one size and comes complete with an 18 inch silver chain. 

Azurmalachite can also be called Azurite-Malachite as it is a combination of these  two minerals. Both are copper carbonates with green Malachite having a higher copper content. Azurite exhibits a deep blue colour

Azurite and Malachite are formed in a very silmilar way with slight variations in the geochemical conditions resulting in an alternation between the two minerals.  Copper rich solutions percolated into cavities in pre-existing limestone or marble rocks. As the water evaporated the minerals were precipitated often forming stalactite or stalamite structures within cave formations. Once sliced open the stalactites reveal the wonderful banded patterns of alternating blue Azurite and green Malachite .

It was used as a pigment by the Ancient Egyptians and as blue/green  eye liner.Azurmalachite is said to improve intuition , help take positive control of situations and calm anxieties . It is one of the gemstones for Scorpio and Capricorn

Pendant weight: 9 grams      Gemstone size: 2.7cm x 1.6cm