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Azurite

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A very rare and fine azurite specimen from Cerro de Pasco, Peru. Sparkly, electric-blue azurite microcrystals are richly invested on both sides of the sculptural, triangular, layered gossan matrix. The crystals on one side have incredible sparkle for azurite. The side view of the plate shows layers and pods of malachite within the matrix. This is obviously old material from an upper oxidized zone of these mostly base metal deposits. Ex. Don Boydston Collection and comes with older "The Bradleys" label, which dates from 1952-58.

Product details

SpeciesAzurite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.4 x 5.3 x 1.9 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.
Regional guide
Azurite from Cerro de Pasco
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