Azurite Crystal - NTS 019

Exceptional azurite crystal with bits of feldspar

Measurements:  55 x 31 x 13 mm

Description:  An exceptional azurite crystal with bits of feldspar on it. 

One of the small termination faces (about 6 x 4 mm) has been sanded (possibly by the miner, trying to hide a nick). The rest of the specimen has a few nicks and a large contact mark on the lower section.

Weight of Specimen:  30.3 g

Chemical Composition:  Cu3(CO3)2(OH)(azurite)  
                                     KAlSi3O8 (feldspar) 

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (azurite)  3.5 – 4
                                        (feldspar)  6 - 6.5

Location:  Tsumeb, Northern Namibia.

Specimen Code:  NTS 019

US $ 75





Home Order Form

.
.
.
.
.