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Azurite

Classic Locality

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Locality: 
Chessy-les-Mines, Villefranche, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.5 × 5.8 × 2.6 cm
Description

Firts of all I have to note, that photos don´t do justice to this specimen. The larger crystals are set in a vug, but the whole specimen is crystalized and consits of lustrous, tiny faces all around. Spectacular deep royal-blue color, sharp termination and fine condition overall. A really fine sample from this famous classic locality.

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