Museum Collection
This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog.
Not for Sale.
Azurite
Milpillas Mine, Sonora, Mexico
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| Classification |
Mineral |
| Tags |
No special tags. |
| Origin Location |
Milpillas Mine, Sonora, Mexico |
| Description |
A gem quality dark blue azurite with exceptional crystal form and luster, displaying the highly desirable deep ocean blue color associated with this species. This beautiful miniature piece shows some translucency along the edges when back lit. |
| Luster |
Vitreous |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Miniature |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
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| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
Azurite: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
tricopper carbon oxygen hydroxide *
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Zoisite var. Tanzanite Gabbro var. Indigo Cordierite Cuprite Azurite Goethite |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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