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Azurite
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In 1980, I acquired 800 azurite roses from the collection of the Beijing Geological Museum. This 9.4-cm triple rose was the one I selected to keep for myself. It was found at Shilu, Guangdong Province, China; Russell E. Behnke photo.
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SpeciesAzurite
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityChina, Shilu mine
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 41
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Beijing Geological Museum | Not disclosed |
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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.
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