Azurite (ex Rich Kosnar Collection)

Item Description

Azurite from Tsumeb is one of the most classic and highly sought after species on the planet. These specimens are no longer being mined, and they have some of the most distinctive and attractive forms of any mineral. This piece features a few sharp, excellent quality, very lustrous, "sword"-shaped, fairly thick, deep royal blue color crystals of Azurite which are aesthetically sitting in a "fan"-shaped group, with some minor associated Cerussite and Malachite on the back. Despite a tiny bit of roughness, the piece is in really good condition overall and several of the Azurite crystals are undamaged. A very attractive small cabinet specimen, and great quality for this historic locality. Tsumeb specimens are rising in value by the minute it seems, and this piece is valued at $3700.