These semiprecious stone cabochons for jewelry making are a colorful combination of copper semiprecious gemstones. Azurite is a deep royal blue, and Malachite is a rich green, and Cuprite is a dark blood red.
The word Azure is derived from the Arabic word for blue. Malachite gets its name from the Greek, malache, "mallow" in reference to its green leaf color. Cuprite is named from the Latin, cuprum, meaning copper.
These stunning Azurite-Malachite and Azurite-Malachite-Cuprite cabochons are custom cut from lapidary material from the Bluebird Mine, near the town of Miami in Gila County, Arizona. The copper mine was discovered in 1900. It is currently owned and operated by the Cyprus Miami Mining Corp.
Azurite is believed to stimulate intellect as well as intuition, and is great for those studying new or challenging subjects. It t is said to help one be more clear and truthful with themselves and others.
Malachite is a protective stone. It is believed Malachite can counteract self-destructive romantic tendencies and help encourage true love.
And Cuprite assists us in dealing with female relationships, mother, sister, daughter, wife or a female partner.
Azurite-Malachite-Cuprite cabochons combine all these healing powers!