Azurite (floater)

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This doublet represents a classic example of the Azurite "rosettes" from the Shilu Mine. Lustrous, with a rich, royal-blue color, these Azurite crystals have a dusting of bright green Malachite that adds a nice, subtle, color contrast to this floater. The piece reminds me of the classic specimens from Bisbee or Chessy. Formerly in the collections of Dr. Marcus Johnston and Helen & Raul Madrid, the quality and aesthetics of this small cab are exemplary. It is characteristic of the older material from here, which came out in the 1980s and 1990s.