Azurite in Granite (rare and unusual from K2 Peak!)

Item Description

Cornflower-blue azurite is richly embedded on three sides of the large granite matrix on this colorful, most unusual and RARE azurite in granite specimen from Pakistan. These come from the K2 area, the world's second tallest mountain. Trade names include: K2 Granite; K2 Jasper; and raindrop azurite. The quartz, albite and minor mica granite matrix has been confirmed by x-ray diffraction (MINDAT). The azurite is a secondary oxidation product after the granite solidified from the parent melt. A most interesting rock and lapidary material and SELDOM on the market. 380 grams mass.