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Azurite

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The Milpillas Mine is a legendary locality through and through, widely considered to be one of the top localities in the world for Azurite, especially since the groundbreaking finds of the 2010s which yielded remarkable examples that set the standard to this day. This find is characterized by robust, thick chisel-shaped crystals with second-to-none luster. Of course, the color is a deep electric blue, owing to its Copper content. This specimen is enormous, at 30 centimeters of pure unadulterated blue, coated from end to end. To find a specimen in this size, in this quality, is extraordinarily rare. This specimen comes with a custom acrylic base.

Product details

SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions17.0 x 30.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on06/14/2025

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
03/2025Unknown Owner$30,000.00
purchased from Heritage Auctions (Dan Kennedy's collection)
Dan KennedNot 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.
Regional guide
Azurite from Milpillas Mine
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