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Ajoite
Ajoite is a blue or blue-green copper silicate mineral. It is named after Ajo, Arizona, where it was first identified. It is a rare mineral and is most frequently seen as an inclusion in Quartz. The beautiful specimens in Quartz that came from the Messina Copper Mine in South Africa are usually prized by collectors. In addition to Ajoite, some of these crystals contain Hematite, Limonite and / or Papagotie. Messina Ajoite Phantoms in Quartz points are becoming harder and harder to find and are rare. The original Messina Mine has been closed and flooded since the mid 1990's. One of the most significant finds recently was the NEW Ajoite from Messina. According to several sources, there were maintenance workers in a truck cleaning in the Messina mine area when the truck fell into a ditch. In this ditch was a pocket of gorgeous Ajoites. Besides Messina, a small discovery of Ajoite in agatized quartz was made in Zimbabwe. Ajoite is an important metaphysical stone and is much sought after by crystal lovers. Its energies are emotionally soothing and healing. The turquoise blue color of Ajoite emits loving sweet and happy energies that help to relieve unhappiness, worries and anxiety.
References: 1. The Book of Stones – Robert Simmons & Naisha Ahsian
More pictures of Ajoites here.
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