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Azurite

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Description
Locality: 
Khanong Open Pit, Sepon Mine, Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province, Lao (formerly Laos)
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
11.7 × 6.2 × 5.8 cm
Description

Firts I have to note that this specimen is neraly impossible to photograph - the camera is not able to capture perfect luster and dark royal blue color. This piece reprsents the very best quality and color we know from the locality. There are countless razor sharp terminated, lustrous crystal in the center - they cover a vug and also an exposed area of the matrix. Partly framed with dark green malachite and azurite layer on the other side. Can be shown in various positions, the crystals are all in excellent conditions damage-wise.

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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