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Azurite, Smithsonite

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Azurite on copper-rich smithsonite, 6.9 cm, from the Tsumeb mine, Oshikoto region, Namibia. Ex Wilhelm Kegel, Washington Roebling, Smithsonian Institution and Kay Robertson collections; Tom Spann photo.

Product details

SpeciesAzurite, Smithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.9 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 250

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Kay RobertsonNot disclosed
—Smithsonian InstitutionNot disclosed
—Washington RoeblingNot disclosed
—Wilhelm KegelNot 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.
    Azurite, Smithsonite - Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia