Wholesale Raw Azurite Malachite Crystal Cluster - 199 g #06

Natural Raw Azurite Malachite Crystal Specimen with naturally occurring Quartz Crystals Country of Origin: Mapimi, Durango, Mexico 10-point scale of mineral hardness: 3.5 - 4.0 (10 - Hard, 1 soft) Quantity: 1 single Azurite crystal. You will receive the exact crystal as shown in the photos. Size: In 3.7cm in height x 8.4cm in width x 7.4cm in depth Weight: 199 grams Care has been taken to ensure that weights and measurements are as accurate as possible, however please do note that these are only approximate. These are produced from natural raw stone so they are not perfect and flawless. Natural inclusions, cracks, crystallization and pockets are all visible and all part of the natural stone. Please handle with extra care as they will shed loose particles. This is a very soft, raw gemstone which has not been treated in any way. Colour will transfer from this stone during handling so please keep away from soft furnishings. Azurite is a very soft stone and is named for its deep “Azure blue” colour. It is a copper carbonate mineral found in the upper oxidized portions of copper ore formed in masses, nodules, tabular or prismatic crystals. Its colour ranges from bright to deep blue into shades of indigo, and may contain streaks of light blue. It has been ground into pigment for paint and used as a dye for fabric for thousands of years Azurite is often found in nature mixed with Calcite and Malachite, another copper carbonate mineral, this one with a bright green colour