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Azurite

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Azurite crystals investing dolomite breccia, 7.6 cm, from the Tsumeb mine, Tsumeb, Namibia. Ex Mrs. Frederick Ludlow Smith III collection. From Walt Lidstrom (1972). Lapis cover, November 1997. Jeff Scovil photo.

Product details

SpeciesAzurite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.6 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 334

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Mrs. Frederick Ludlow Smith IIINot disclosed

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Azurite
Mineral guide
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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 - Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia