Azurite and Malachite are both carbonates of copper and are often found mixed together. The base of this stone is formed by azurite (from the latin 'azul' for blue) and the gorgeous light and dark green inclusions are malachite. This stone is truly one of nature's most beautiful. The donut spacers in between are Lapis Lazuli.
Lore: Azurite is called the "stone of heaven." It aids in developing psychic awareness, psychic skills and abilities, enhances intuition, and is said to guide you to be accurate in depicting psychic experiences.Azurite is believed to fortify memory and intellectual receptivity. It is believed to help ease rheumatism. Malachite is also believed to ease rheumatism. It is a symbol of creativity and is used to make one conscience of fears and desires. Malachite is a stone of good fortune and prosperity/abundance, too. Malachite is also a very protective stone, being especially helpful for general protection, protection from evil, protection during pregnancy and childbirth, and protection for children. It is also an excellent protection stone during flying and other travel.