Lepidocrocite 4x10-7x12mm Top Drill Rough Point - 15-16 Inch Tools & Supplies Azurite is a soft

Azurite is a soft

the other being Diamond

but can be distinguished by its structure and its lower relative hardness

It has been prized both as an ornamental jewel and for its strong curative powers and protective energies

Lepidocrocite 4x10-7x12mm Top Drill Rough Point - 15-16 Inch Tools & Supplies Azurite is a softAn iron oxide hydroxide mineral, Lepidocrocite forms when iron containing substances rust underwater. It is commonly found in the weathering of primary iron minerals and in iron ore deposits, and can be red to reddish brown. When skillfully cut and polished, those substances add a delicate accent to the otherwise clear gemstone.