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Photo by Roberto Appiani

Azurite

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Riccardo Prato
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Azurite, 9 cm (with crystals to 6.5 cm), from the Tsumeb mine, Namibia. Roberto Appiani photo.

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SpeciesAzurite
SizeMuseum
Dimensions900.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Italy page 117

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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.