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Azurite, Cerussite, Arsentsumebite

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A blue specimen with unusual platy azurite crystals to 1 cm richly covering the display face. It is associated with minor green Arsentsumebite which provides just a touch of accent and contrast and is a visually bright and showy specimen, not dark as are so many azurites. Ex. Willy Israel Collection.

Product details

SpeciesAzurite, Cerussite, Arsentsumebite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.3 x 5.3 x 3.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

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.