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Azurite

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Azurite

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Description
Locality: 
Liufengshan Mine, Guichi, Chizhou Prefecture, Anhui Province, China (Peoples Republic)
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.6 × 4.6 × 3.8 cm
Description

Sparkling dark blue azurite crystals with electric blue flashes, the azurite crystals are lustrous and well formed blades. Specimen is in good condition, complemented by pale green Malachite.

Mineral Data
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Azurite

Formula: 
Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Strunz: 
5.BA.05
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Type Locality: 
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