Azurite Petrified Coral where early very productive copper

where early very productive copper mines supplied much of the ancient world with the material

in iron smelting and other metallurgy

A widespread and industrially important mineral

Amethyst has been sought after since ancient times as a gemstone and decorative object

but most specimens have vivid color due to various impurities and are often fluorescent

Azurite Petrified Coral where early very productive copperAzurite 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