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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: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3 × 1.9 × 1.7 cm
Description

The true electric-blue color which is extremely rare, even in the famous mines of Milpillas combined with bright green malachite draws a picture of the jungles of Laos. The specimen is wonderfully 3-dimensional and gorgeous in various positions and in any respect. The surface of the azurite is highly lustrous and vibrant and is delicately structured. The specimen shows a well formed and aesthetic free-standing group set on small malachite matrix. No significant damages to report.

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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