This beautiful azurite cabochon is 25 x 18mm and is wrapped in
14K gold filled wire. The finished pendant is about 2 1/8" high by 1 1/2" wide.

Azurite is a very popular mineral because of its unparalleled color, a deep blue called
"azure", hence its name. Azure is derived from the arabic word for blue. The color is due
to the presence of copper (a strong coloring agent), and the way the copper chemically
combines with the carbonate groups. Azurite has been used as a dye for paints and fabrics
for eons. Unfortunately, at times its color is too deep and larger crystals can appear black.
Small crystals and crusts show the lighter azure color well.

WHEN FINISHED LOOKING CLOSE THE WINDOW.