Azurite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
- Minerals
- Azurite
- Dimensions
- 2.3 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- SID
- K917
Complete, single Azurite crystal atop a smaller Azurite. This is from what is called the Watercourse Pocket of the mine which produced some of the best specimens ever found there. Specimens from this pocket were composed of interlocking, lustrous crystals. Many were detached floaters and most had small needle-like crystals of Malachite attached to one side. This specimen features a superb 1.7cm crystal, complete all around and standing vertically for good impact atop a smaller crystal. They are also partially pseudomorphed to Malachite on the inside, giving a bright electric blue coloration in areas.