CUPRIAN Smithsonite with Azurite

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Well formed prismatic crystals of Azurite measuring to 7mm are aggregated and scattered over a colourless sparkling druse of rhombic Smithsonite from the Tsumeb Mine, Namibia. The Smithsonite druse has mostly covered a blue-green zone of Rosasite on green Malachite, on a pale brown matrix.

Product details

SizeCabinet
Dimensions4.8 x 10.3 x 3.5 cm
Added on10/24/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
12/2024Unknown Owner$1,250.00
Crystal ClassicsNot 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 Tsumeb
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