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Azurita

Azurita is a mineral with formula Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂, in the Carbonatos group. This specimen comes from Bédar, Almería, Andalucía, España.

Azurita from Bédar, Almería, Andalucía, España — Terrium

Description

Intense blue, well-defined crystals. A representative piece from the Almería deposit.

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0504
Internal reference
X0026
Composition
Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
Name
Azurita
Group
Carbonatos
District / Municipality
Bédar
Province
Almería
Region
Andalucía
Country
España
Etymology
From the Persian 'lazhward' (blue).
Quality
Buena
Value trend
Estable

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