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Azurite, Malachite

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Philip Scalisi
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Azurite crystal partially altered to malachite, 4 cm, from the Tsumeb mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia. Ex Perkins Sams collection; Breck Kent photo.

Product details

Species
Azurite, MalachiteAbout Azurite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 315

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Perkins SamsNot 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.
Regional guide
Azurite from Tsumeb
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