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

where early very productive copper mines supplied much of the ancient world with the material

449 million years old

A relatively new and exciting addition to the mineral world

large calcite crystals and the dusting of fine gold from the pyrite is unique to specimens from this specific region of China and have not been found anywhere else

Measurement is of box

sometimes in the same formations

Paradoxides sp

Metacanthian Trilibite from the Mid Devonian Period

from the Cambrian age

so much that the local tribes people used to use these mudstones as currency in trade and other daily life

Malachite has been mined for both use in copper tools and for ornamentation and jewelry

resulting from the oxidation of its copper and sulfide components