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Azurite Specimen, China

SKU · ne061
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A crust of tiny blocky azurite crystals covers the upper third of this Chinese matrix piece in an ultramarine so deep it goes near-black in the hollows. The grey-tan host below carries rust-orange staining, which sets the blue off sharply.

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Specimen details

MineralAzurite
LocalityChina
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Chemical formulaCu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
Dimensions4.3 cm × 3.8 cm × 2.8 cm
Weight25 g
ColorBlue
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesAzurite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

The blue does the work here. A crust of tiny blocky azurite crystals sheets across the upper third of this matrix piece, going near-black where it dips into shadow and flaring to hard ultramarine wherever a crystal face turns into the light. Below it the host rock is grey and tan, veined with rust-orange staining.

Azurite is a secondary copper carbonate, Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2, formed where oxygenated groundwater breaks down primary copper sulphides — which is why it shows up as coatings and crusts on weathered ore rather than deep inside fresh rock. It is soft, Mohs 3.5–4, and over very long exposure it can alter toward malachite, so keep it out of sustained direct sunlight and dry heat.

Size is 4.3 cm × 3.8 cm × 2.8 cm at 25 g, set on white putty on a clear acrylic block for the photographs. Those photographs record this individual piece, blue crust and all.

About Azurite

Azurite is a carbonate mineral recognized among collectors for its crystal form and distribution, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Azurite in our encyclopedia

About China

China — dominant modern source for collector-grade specimens since the 1990s.

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Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Azurite natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals. A display base is included.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Azurite Specimen, China
Azurite Specimen, China
$34.55