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Azurite

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Description
Locality: 
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Santa Cruz Municipality, Sonora, Mexico
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.6 × 4 × 2 cm
Description

Crazy assemble of dark blue azurite crystals on snowy white matrix. The azurite shows highest possible luster, like polished. The crystals show amazing texture, all tiny steps are razor sharp. The crystals are growing around one side of the thin white plate. I show the specimen in various positions to give you an idea of this wonderful assemble, but still it is much better in person. No significant damages to report.

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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: 
Chessy copper mines, Chessy-les-Mines, Le Bois d'Oingt, Rhône, Rhône-Alpes, France...