Azurite with Malachite on LIMONITE
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This fine, large cabinet specimen displays excellent clusters of blue Azurite and green Malachite crystals set on a light brown limonitic gossan matrix from the San Valentin mine in Sancti Spiritu, La Unión, Murcia, Spain. Lustrous, well formed bladed crystals measuring to 0.8 cm of rich royal blue Azurite are clustered in two main areas on the specimen. The Azurite also occurs as single crystals scattered in association with the clusters. Acicular crystals of peppermint green Malachite have formed radial groups and single crystals, adjacent to and amongst the Azurite. Spanish Azurite is not that commonly available on the mineral market, making this a particularly fine example.
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Species
SizeCabinet
Dimensions8.2 x 12.3 x 6.2 cm
Added on10/24/2024
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Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/2026 | Unknown Owner | $3,500.00 |
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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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
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