Azurite Sun Crystal, Malbunka Mine, Australia

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A single ultramarine azurite sun almost fills this thin claystone slab from the Malbunka Mine, Northern Territory — a velvety radial disc of microcrystals, 2.8 cm across and 10 g, mounted on a clear acrylic block.

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Specimen details

MineralAzurite
Locality
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Chemical formulaCu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
Dimensions2.8 cm × 2.8 cm × 1.3 cm
Weight10 g
ColorBlue
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesAzurite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

One azurite sun covers nearly the whole face of this thin slab: a disc of ultramarine so dark at the centre it reads as ink, lightening to cornflower wherever the light catches it. The surface is velvet, not glass — countless microscopic blades standing on end, like the pile of a rug. Two or three pale islands of host clay break through the blue and give the disc a coastline.

Suns like this form where azurite crystallises between the layers of a soft claystone: with no room to build upward, the radiating blades spread sideways into a flat plate. Azurite is a copper carbonate, Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2, at Mohs 3.5 to 4, and the pale host is softer still. Never wash a Malbunka sun and never brush the blue; a puff of air is the whole cleaning routine, and it should be kept out of direct sunlight.

The slab runs 2.8 × 2.8 cm and 1.3 cm thick, weighing just 10 g, and it is held to the clear acrylic block with a pad of white mounting putty. Each image shows this actual sun, mounted as pictured.

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

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 Sun Crystal, Malbunka Mine, Australia
Azurite Sun Crystal, Malbunka Mine, Australia
$95.00