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Azurite

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A complete floater specimen, chock-full of terminated blocky azurite crystals all around. The color is a vivid blue, not as dark as most Tsumeb azurite. It has a long history of being in famous collections including Stan Alexander, who sold to Dave Wilber in the early 1970s, who then sold it in the 1980's to Keith Proctor who held it until the Sussmans obtained it from him. It has one very clean repair at the bottom-right, otherwise it is pristine. This is a truly fine display specimen, as witnessed by the chain of owners over 30 years. 8 x 7 x 5 cm

Product details

SpeciesAzurite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 7.0 x 5.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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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 Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia — renowned for large sharp blue crystals, vivid color, and classic associations with malachite; a historic, collectible locality.