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Azurite

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MGR208383

Azurite

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Description
Locality: 
Kerrouchene, Khénifra Province, Béni Mellal-Khénifra Region, Morocco
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.9 × 5.1 × 4.1 cm
Description

The specimen shows a very aesthetic assemble and could be shown in various positions. The crystals are royal-blue and very sharp terminated. There is minor etching, but still the crystals are very glossy. Some zones show intergrown red brown limonite matrix, this contrast is very fine. Quality, color and assemble are better in person, specially the luster is better! The specimen is developed as floater, no significent damages to report.

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: 
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