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Azurite and Malachite Specimen, China

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Deep royal-blue azurite druses interlocked with mint-green fibrous malachite over a rust-stained matrix, from China. A copper carbonate combination piece at 8.2 × 4.8 × 4.8 cm, 235 g.

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Specimen details

MineralAzurite
LocalityChina
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Chemical formulaCu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
Dimensions8.2 cm × 4.8 cm × 4.8 cm
Weight235 g
ColorMulticolor
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesAzurite, Malachite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Royal-blue azurite crusts the face of this copper specimen in tight, glittering druses, and mint-to-emerald malachite pushes up through it in soft fibrous cushions. Where the two thin out, rust-orange gossan shows through, and the back edge keeps a rough weathered skin.

Azurite, Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2, and malachite, Cu2(CO3)(OH)2, are close cousins in the copper carbonate family. Malachite is the more stable of the pair, and azurite left in damp ground converts slowly to it; a surface like this one, blue and green interlocked at every scale, is that change caught partway through. Both minerals are soft at roughly 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale, and both keep their colour best out of direct sun.

8.2 × 4.8 × 4.8 cm and 235 g, with no base fitted. Every image here is of this one piece, not a stand-in.

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 and Malachite Specimen, China
Azurite and Malachite Specimen, China
$45.00