Azurite: Shilu Mine, Yangchun Co., Yangjiang, Guangdong, China

Description

Species: Azurite “Rose” with minor Malachite

Locality: Shilu Mine, Yangchun Co., Yangjiang, Guangdong, China

Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.5 x 5.5  cm.

Superb, very large, and very 3-dimensional group of intergrown azurite crystal “roses” from the major finds over 25 years ago at the famous Shilu Mine, Yangchun Co., Yangjiang, Guangdong, China. More 3-dimensional and sharper crystals than most of these have, with great color and good form… this is about as ‘good as these get’ in my experience. A Chinese mineral classic not commonly seen in the marketplace these days. Mark Cross photo.