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Azurite

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Locality: 
Kinsevere Mine, Kipushi, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
15 × 7 × 2 cm
Description

A relatively large hand size specimen of azurite crystals with spray of hairlike malachite in-between. Fabulous overall colour and coverage on trimmed matrix. Came from Kinsevere, Congo. Nice Azurite crystals.
Weight 352 gr

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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