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Azurite from Mexico, Sonora, Milpillas, Milpillas Mine

Electric blue azurite crystals to 2.9 cm from the Watercourse Pocket on the 1280 level of the mine.

Product details

SpeciesAzurite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 4.9 cm
Added on07/19/2026
LocalityMexico, Sonora, Milpillas Mine
RepairsNone
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mexico IX: Milpillas Mine, 52-5 page 542
Current owner
Frank A. Imbriacco III
Frank A. Imbriacco III
New Jersey
Acquired
Feb 2008

Owner’s note

Acquired from Evan Jones & Marc Miterman (Unique Minerals).

Member since 2025

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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.
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Azurite from Milpillas Mine
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Milpillas Mine
Milpillas Mine, Mexico — defining modern locality famed for electric indigo azurite and sculptural malachite, with rare volborthite, dioptase, and cuprite.