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Azurite from Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

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A beautiful specimen from this famous locality with lustrous deep blue terminated crystals of azurite measuring to 2.5 cm in height coming off of a matrix covered by green crystallized bayldonite replacing previous prismatic crystals of mimetite. Minor malachite is present as well. The specimen comes with an antique label dating this to the very early 20th century. This must have been collected not long after underground mining began at this famous locality. In really good condition.

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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 x 5.0 x 5.0 cm
Added on02/01/2026
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
May 2026
Price paid
$4,000.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Azurite
Mineral guide
Learn about Azurite
deep blue copper carbonate with prismatic and botryoidal forms; alters to malachite; Mohs 3.5–4; identify color, habit, and notable localities.
Azurite
Regional guide
Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia — renowned for large sharp blue crystals, vivid color, and classic associations with malachite; a historic, collectible locality.
Locality guide
Tsumeb
Tsumeb, Namibia — world-renowned locality famed for a rich copper–lead–zinc ore pipe, with dioptase on calcite, azurite blades, and smithsonite prized by colle…