Azurite Quartz occurring in shades of blue

occurring in shades of blue

It rarely occurs in crystal form but is often found in botryoidal or fibrous formations

from the Upper Silurian age

with nodules and delicate filigree-like branches

which means it naturally occurs in its metallic form

Azurite Quartz occurring in shades of blueAzurite is a striking copper based mineral found in shades of deep blue to vivid green, sometimes in the same formations. It is a relatively soft mineral, and when exposed to the elements over a long period of time can change into the closely related malachite. Due to its incredibly vivid and deep coloration, Azurite has been sought after since ancient times as a gem and for use in blue pigment. Our specimens consist of fine crystals spread across a