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Azurite, Mimetite

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An EXCELLENT and AESTHETIC, old-time Tsumeb specimen of beautiful, highly lustrous and striated, midnight-blue azurite crystals to 1.6 cm abundantly scattered on matrix with a rich covering of tiny, jackstraw, pastel-yellow mimetite needles. All of the major azurite crystals are pristine and overall, there is very minimal damage to this fine and showy piece. 8.2 x 5.9 x 2.5 cm

Product details

SpeciesAzurite, Mimetite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.2 x 5.9 x 2.5 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
Learn about Azurite
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.