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Azurite Geode – Southern Urals, Russia (Mikheyevskoye)
Azurite – a natural mineral in a beautiful deep blue hue. This specimen is a whole undamaged druse that has not been cut or halved. If broken, it could also contain azurite crystals inside, which increases its collector's value. This piece is a beautiful collector's specimen in top quality. Azurite from the Urals is highly valued in the world, as the local deposits provide exceptionally high-quality specimens with a deep blue and pure color.
Weight: 23 g
Dimensions: 4.02 x 2.43 x 2.27 cm
Color: intense azure blue
Country of origin: Russia, Location: Mikheevskoye, Chelyabinsk, Urals
You always buy the mineral shown in the photo!
A complete piece without cutting, deep blue color, finely crystalline surface. Exceptional collection specimen
Expert information about the mineral
Chemical formula: Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
Mineralogical class: carbonates
Crystal system: monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs): 3.5–4
Color: intensely azure blue (hence the name)
Luster: glassy to matte, depending on the form
Cleavage: perfect
Origin of the name: from Persian "lazhward" (blue) via French "azur"
Azurite is a fascinating mineral with a rich color, which has been used as a pigment since ancient times. In mineralogy, it is valued especially for druse-like coatings and crystal aggregates, such as those found in the Ural region.
What is azurite?
Azurite is a copper carbonate Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂, a mineral with a distinctive blue color, valued by collectors and as a decorative stone.
Why is azurite from the Urals exceptional?
The deposits in the Southern Urals (Mikheyevskoye) provide exceptionally pure, deep blue druses, which are among the best in the world.
What is the value of a whole geode?
Whole pieces without cutting are significantly rarer and more valuable than commonly available halved geodes.
What has azurite been used for historically?
Azurite has been used since ancient times as a pigment for the production of blue paints and in art.
When broken, this piece could also hide azurite crystals inside, which further increases its value and rarity. Whole geodes of this size and quality are found only exceptionally - most available specimens are halved.
Azurite Geode – Southern Urals, Russia (Mikheyevskoye)
Azurite – a natural mineral in a beautiful deep blue hue. This specimen is a whole undamaged druse that has not been cut or halved. If broken, it could also contain azurite crystals inside, which increases its collector's value. This piece is a beautiful collector's specimen in top quality. Azurite from the Urals is highly valued in the world, as the local deposits provide exceptionally high-quality specimens with a deep blue and pure color.
Weight: 23 g
Dimensions: 4.02 x 2.43 x 2.27 cm
Color: intense azure blue
Country of origin: Russia, Location: Mikheevskoye, Chelyabinsk, Urals
You always buy the mineral shown in the photo!