Azurite on Smithsonite - image 1
Azurite on Smithsonite - image 2
specimen video

Azurite on Smithsonite

Unknown Owner
Lustrous blue slightly translucent crystals of azurite measuring to 0.7 cm in size scattered nicely across the top of a colorless smithsonite matrix. Tiny micro-damage present upon one of the azurite crystals, this still in good condition. Crystallized completely all around.

Product details

Species
Azurite, SmithsoniteAbout Azurite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 3.0 x 1.2 cm
Added on07/18/2025
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2025Unknown Owner$285.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

Learn more

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 Tsumeb
Sign in to contribute