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Azurite-Malachite Specimen – Museum Grade – China

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Size: 1.7 × 1.6 × 2.7 in
Weight: 215g / 7.6 oz
Origin: China
Material: Azurite, Malachite
This is a museum-grade azurite specimen with natural malachite association, weighing 7.6 oz and measuring 1.7 × 1.6 × 2.7 inches. The specimen features a unique gourd-like formation—a naturally occurring double-sphere growth—symbolizing prosperity and good fortune in Chinese culture.
The front side of the specimen displays densely packed, razor-sharp azurite crystals with an intense, velvety royal blue luster. Under light, the crystal faces exhibit brilliant reflections, adding a striking visual impact. On the reverse side, concentric growth patterns and fibrous malachite veins accentuate the natural beauty and texture of this rare formation.
No visible repairs. The structure is intact, and the overall aesthetic is both balanced and bold. This piece is ideal for advanced collectors or as a centerpiece in a high-end display.

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Specimen details

MineralAzurite
LocalityChina
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Chemical formulaCu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
Dimensions6.9 cm × 4.3 cm × 4.1 cm
Weight200 g
ColorBlue
MaterialAzurite, Malachite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Nature grew this one in the shape of a gourd: two rounded lobes completely surfaced in velvet-blue azurite druse, so fine-grained it drinks the light, with sprays of silky green malachite breaking through like moss on a blue boulder. No tool touched it — the form, the texture and the two-tone color are entirely natural chemistry, copper carbonates crystallizing exactly as found.

Azurite this uniformly velvety is fragile and easily bruised, which is why intact nodules of this size are far scarcer than broken fragments. The malachite patches mark where azurite is slowly transforming into its green successor — blue giving way to green over geological time, a conversion caught mid-act.

It measures 6.9 × 4.3 × 4.1 cm and weighs 200 g. Handle it by the base and display it under a warm lamp for maximum depth. The photographs show the exact specimen.

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-Malachite Specimen – Museum Grade – China
Azurite-Malachite Specimen – Museum Grade – China
$800.00