Azurite with Cerussite

Unknown Owner

This small miniature specimen is a pure bed of Azurite, the upper surface of which is covered in extremely glossy dark blue bladed crystals to 9 mm in length, most of which are very well formed and free from damage with the exception of a few towards the edges of the specimen. Minor, small platy and twinned white Cerussite crystals are sited between the Azurite crystals. As Azurites go, this is an extremely glossy one. It is from the famous finds at Touissit, Touissit-Bou Beker District, L'oriental Region, Morocco.

Editor's note

Azurite from Morocco is midnight blue and not electric blue as azurite from other places but it makes it up by being very-very shiny, watch the video to appreciate how shiny. This piece is really cute for the price and shaped like a heart - great for a new collection or as a gift!