Azurite
Katanga, Congo [DRC]
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Classification |
Mineral |
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Origin Location |
Katanga, Congo [DRC] |
Description |
These attractive little nodules of Azurite range between 2-3 cm and feature beautiful deep ocean blues and some flecks of green malachite in association on some pieces. This material comes from the province of Katanga, which has been mining copper carbonates and associated minerals for over 1000 years. Priced per specimen, randomly selected. |
Luster |
Dull |
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 |
2.00 cm * 2.00 cm * 2.00 cm |
Quantity |
12 Specimens |
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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Similarly Colored Minerals:
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Zoisite var. Tanzanite Lapis Lazuli (Palm Stone) Azurite Haüyne Fulgerite Azurite ps. Chrysocolla |
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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Minerals with Similar Chemistry:
Minerals that are similar in terms of their chemical makeup are shown below.
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Tools |
Edit Specimen Search Wikipedia: Azurite (Wiki) Search Mindat: Azurite Search Web Mineral DB: Azurite Search for Handbook of Mineralogy: Azurite
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