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Azurite

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A truly exceptional azurite specimen, showing also partial alteration to velvety, chatoyant malachite! In person, it has a more 3-dimensional flowery shape to it and is clearly MUCH better than most. 9 x 7 x 4.5 cm

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Species
AzuriteAbout Azurite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 x 7.0 x 4.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, TsumebRegional guide →

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.