Azurite in Granite (rare and unusual!)

Azurite locality, K2, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Small Cabinet, 6.8 x 4.7 x 2.4 cm
Start Time: 04/20/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/27/2017 6:30:45 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A colorful, most unusual and RARE azurite in granite specimen from Pakistan. Vivid cornflower-blue azurite orbs are embedded on all sides of the granite matrix. 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. 107 grams mass.

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