Azurite

Malbunka Copper Mine (Namatjira's Copper Prospect; Areyonga Copper Deposit), Areyonga, Gardiner Range, MacDonnell Region, Northern Territory, Australia
Miniature, 3.8 x 2.5 x 1.1 cm
Start Time: 06/11/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 06/18/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A classic specimen of the famous Azurite "suns" from the Malbunka Copper Mine. These specimens are well known for their interesting form and habit. This piece features semi-layered, rich azure blue colored, compressed "rosette" of Azurite on kaolinite siltstone matrix. The Azurite suns form between layers of kaolinite. The aggregate was forced to grow in a laterally compressed, radiating manner. I don't think there is another Azurite locality in the world produces them quite like this.

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