Azurite on Conglomorate Matrix - NTS 020

Gemmy azurite crytals and malachite balls fills a cavity



Measurements:  70 x 56 x 55 mm

Description: 
Gemmy azurite crystals and small balls of malachite fills a small cavity, 35 mm in length. The crystals in the cavity have very little damage.

Towards the side of the specimen is another, lesser cavity with a few lovely, very small balls of malachite and some minute white.crystals. 

This is a specimen that can really be appreciated when viewed through a loupe! It displays well on a flat surface.

Weight of Specimen:  177.6 g

Chemical Composition:  Cu3(CO3)2(OH) (azurite)         
                                        
Cu2+(CO3)(OH)2  (malachite) 

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (azurite)  3.5 – 4  
                                           
(malachite)  3.5 - 4 

Location:  Tsumeb, Northern Namibia.

Specimen Code:  NTS 020

US $ 240

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