Azurite

AzuriteAzurite is a striking copper based mineral found in shades of deep blue to vivid green, sometimes in the same formations. It is a relatively soft mineral, and when exposed to the elements over a long period of time can change into the closely related malachite. Due to its incredibly vivid and deep coloration, Azurite has been sought after since ancient times as a gem and for use in blue pigment. Our specimens consist of fine crystals spread across a

and as a precious metal for thousands of years

While in its sticky gel state

in iron smelting and other metallurgy

Malachite is known for its deep green coloration

These pieces of cuboidal fluorite crystals in varying shades of dark green occur on a high contrast white-gray matrix

roughly 20 million years ago

It is found in many sites across the world

Azurite has been sought after since ancient times as a gem and for use in blue pigment

from the Cambrian age

and under optimal conditions these insects will be clearly visible within the fossilized amber pieces

the so-called “Benz” calcite comes from specific formations in Hubei

where some truly impressive specimens like this very rarely emerge from the mines