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Azurite Sample


Azurite


Chemical Composition: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Group: -
System: Monoclinic
Family: Carbonates
Hardness: 3.5 - 4


  • Elongated or tabular prismatic crystals
  • Transparent or translucent
  • Vitreous luster
  • Heavy, fragile
  • Pale-blue streak
  • Soluble in ammonia and effervesces in dilute acids
  • Fuses easily
  • Found in: Australia, France, Greece, USA



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