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Azurite & Dolomite

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Description
Locality: 
Lilien Adit, Kleinkogel, St Gertraudi, Kufstein District, Tyrol, Austria
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.1 × 5.2 × 2.1 cm
Description

Three separate vugs line the top of this specimen, each showing bright electric blue azurite crystals contrasting beautifully with the crystallised beige dolomite matrix. The coverage of the azurite varies, with some sections being covered completely whereas others showing more isolated crystals. Comes with a nice label from the collection of Rudolf Sammer, who specifies it as coming from Lilienstollen nr 11.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Azurite

Formula: 
Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Strunz: 
5.BA.05
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Type Locality: 
Chessy copper mines, Chessy-les-Mines, Le Bois d'Oingt, Rhône, Rhône-Alpes, France...

Dolomite

Formula: 
CaMg(CO3)2
Strunz: 
5.AB.10
Crystal System: 
Trigonal - Rhombohedral
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
White
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