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Huge, 9.9" Azurite Crystal and Malachite Cluster - China
This is a large, breathtaking specimen of sparkling azurite crystals with fibrous malachite, collected from the Liufengshan Mine in China. The azurite crystals formed in a variety of sizes and exhibit a deep-blue coloration. Vibrant fibrous green malachite can be found encrusting the azurite crystals and host rock. At 9.9” wide, this gorgeous specimen is sure to make a wonderful addition to any mineral collection!
Two sides of the matrix have been cut flat for preferred presentation.
Two sides of the matrix have been cut flat for preferred presentation.
The Liufengshan Mine
Azurite and malachite are two closely related copper minerals that frequently form together, creating some of the most striking natural color combinations found in the mineral world. Because their chemical compositions are so similar, only subtle changes in the environment during formation—especially the amount of water present—can influence which mineral becomes more dominant. Conditions with greater moisture tend to favor the development of malachite, while drier settings allow azurite to accumulate more readily.
Both minerals typically occur in the oxidized zones of copper deposits, which is why they are so strongly associated with copper-rich regions. Their vivid hues—deep blue in azurite and bright green in malachite—are direct results of their copper content, giving them their unmistakable appearance.
This beautiful specimen, featuring azurite and malachite growing together on a copper-rich iron oxide matrix, was collected from the Liufengshan Mine, a locality known for producing vibrant examples of these classic secondary copper minerals.
Azurite and malachite are two closely related copper minerals that frequently form together, creating some of the most striking natural color combinations found in the mineral world. Because their chemical compositions are so similar, only subtle changes in the environment during formation—especially the amount of water present—can influence which mineral becomes more dominant. Conditions with greater moisture tend to favor the development of malachite, while drier settings allow azurite to accumulate more readily.
Both minerals typically occur in the oxidized zones of copper deposits, which is why they are so strongly associated with copper-rich regions. Their vivid hues—deep blue in azurite and bright green in malachite—are direct results of their copper content, giving them their unmistakable appearance.
This beautiful specimen, featuring azurite and malachite growing together on a copper-rich iron oxide matrix, was collected from the Liufengshan Mine, a locality known for producing vibrant examples of these classic secondary copper minerals.
SPECIES
Azurite & Malachite
LOCATION
Liufengshan Mine, Guichi District, Chizhou, Anhui, China
SIZE
Size: 9.9 x 8.6 x 6.6", Weight: 13.9 lbs
CATEGORY
ITEM
#205164
