Azurite 4mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch Dendritic A natural blue form of

A natural blue form of calcium sulfate

and variation of the amount of iron in the stone creates a color range from reddish purple to deep violet to light lilac

The stone was discovered in 2009 by a man in Mexico as a man chasing his goat up a mountain caught sight of an unusual rock

and rose along with deep maroon dendrites

though it is referenced as a highly revered stone in much older Inuit tribal legends

Azurite 4mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch Dendritic A natural blue form ofAzurite 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.