Azurite (ex Alan Beres Collection)

Item Description

Azurite from Tsumeb is one of the most classic and highly sought after species on the planet. These specimens are no longer being mined, and they have some of the most distinctive and attractive forms of any mineral. This piece features several sharp, translucent, deep blue color, "sword-shaped" crystals of Azurite measuring up to 1.6 cm which are aesthetically sitting on a matrix of pale green Bayldonite. A worthwhile hand-sized cabient specimen, and fairly good quality for this historic locality. Please note that the specimen has been sawn on the bottom. Tsumeb specimens are rising in value by the minute it seems, and this piece was priced at $800 in the inventory.