Yunnan Province, China

Pale Blue Azurite Crust with White Zones, Yunnan, China

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A long, gently arched crust of pale robin’s-egg blue azurite from Yunnan, minutely crystalline, broken by cream-white patches and fringed with fine white druse along the upper edge. 10.2 × 4.1 × 4.1 cm, 175 g.

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Specimen details

MineralAzurite
LocalityYunnan Province, China
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Chemical formulaCu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
Dimensions10.2 cm × 4.1 cm × 4.1 cm
Weight175 g
ColorBlue, White
SizeCabinet (4–6 inches / 10–15 cm)
SpeciesAzurite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Robin’s-egg blue, frosted all over. This Yunnan azurite is a long, gently arched crust of microcrystalline blue — pale as shallow water rather than ink — broken by cream-white patches and fringed along the upper edge with a fine white druse that flickers as the piece is turned. There is no single crystal to point at: the interest lies entirely in the crusted surface and the way the blue thins and thickens across it.

Azurite is a copper carbonate, Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2, formed in the oxidised upper levels of copper deposits and soft at 3.5–4 on the Mohs scale. Copper carbonates keep best in stable, shaded conditions, so give it a spot out of long hours of direct sun and away from damp.

The crust measures 10.2 × 4.1 × 4.1 cm and weighs 175 g, an easy hand specimen with a long display face. Each image shows this crust, 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 Yunnan Province

Yunnan Province, southwest China — source of cobaltoan calcite, fibrous rhodochrosite, hemimorphite pairs, and schorl from its polymetallic belts.

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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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Pale Blue Azurite Crust with White Zones, Yunnan, China
Pale Blue Azurite Crust with White Zones, Yunnan, China
$110.00