Malachite Drop Bead: Azurite, Sodalite & Malachite

~ Azurite/Malachite ~

Often used together by ancient civilizations. In Egypt and the Sinai, they were ground into powder for pigments & makeup. Greek for Malachite (Molochitus - mallow leaf). Persian for Azurite (Lazhward - blue).  Found together in copper mines as early as 3000 years ago in the Timna Valley, Israel.  Azurite (Stone of Heaven) and Malachite when used together is often thought to bring different aspects together.