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Photo by Jeffrey A. Scovil

Azurite, Malachite

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Azurite and malachite, 5.5 cm, from the Pioneer-Lilyama mine, near Pilot Hill, El Dorado County, California. Collected by and purchased from Jay Buscio; Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesAzurite, Malachite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, California, Sierra County
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 181
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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 Sierra County
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Sierra County
Sierra County, USA - diverse mineralizing systems yield rare collector specimens from Hillsboro and Lake Valley, including ramsdellite, fluorite, and wulfenite.