 | "This is a LARGE specimen of SOLID azurite and malachite, featuring pockets of sparkly azurite druse intermixed with velvety botryoidal malachite. It is quite 3-dimensional, giving it added attractiveness. Large, rich pieces such as this from other worldwide localities, such as the similar material from Bisbee, are SO hard to obtain - these Chinese finds have been truly exciting in allowing people to get their hands on significant specimens without paying a fortune. This is a wonderfully showy specimen. Azurite is a very popular mineral because of its unparalleled color, a deep blue called "azure", hence its name. Azure is derived from the arabic word for blue. The color is due to the presence of copper. Small crystals and crusts show the lighter azure color well. Azurite is often associated with its colorful close cousin, malachite." Location: Liu Feng Shan Mine, Anhui Province, China
Size: 14.4 x 8.4 x 6.1 cm.
Weight: 2.0 lbs.
Quantity Available: 1 Price:
$125.00 |