Azurite “Rose” with minor Malachite

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.