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Azurite from Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

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Semi lustrous blue bladed crystals of azurite measuring to 1.5 cm in length across the top of this matrix. Some damage present as seen, still quite good overall. Nice old specimen from the late 1970s.

Product details

SpeciesAzurite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 5.0 x 3.0 cm
Added on02/17/2025
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Oct 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot 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.
Locality guide
Tsumeb
Tsumeb, Namibia — world-renowned locality famed for a rich copper–lead–zinc ore pipe, with dioptase on calcite, azurite blades, and smithsonite prized by colle…