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Azurite

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The famous “Newmont Azurite,” 30 cm, collected at the Tsumeb mine, Namibia, in 1952. It was donated to the Museum by Newmont Mining in 1977. Some authorities have suggested that it might be the finest single mineral specimen in the world, though that judgment is a matter of personal taste. American Museum of Natural History collection and photo.

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SpeciesAzurite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions30.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 19

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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.