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Azurite

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Description
Locality: 
Kolwezi District, Lualaba, DR Congo
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.2 × 6.8 × 4.7 cm
Description

A specimen of azurite clusters up to 8mm diameter. The bladed crystals shows a dark blue colour. The green crust is malachite.

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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