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  • A large circular azurite formation displaying the classic 'sun' pattern, with a rich royal blue coloration and concentric textural details visible across its surface. The azurite disc sits on a thin band of white kaolinite matrix, creating a striking color contrast. The specimen shows the characteristic radiating structure typical of azurite suns, with a rough, crystalline texture across its face.
  • A large circular azurite formation displaying the classic 'sun' pattern, with a rich royal blue coloration and concentric textural details visible across its surface. The azurite disc sits on a thin band of white kaolinite matrix, creating a striking color contrast. The specimen shows the characteristic radiating structure typical of azurite suns, with a rough, crystalline texture across its face.
  • A large circular azurite formation displaying the classic 'sun' pattern, with a rich royal blue coloration and concentric textural details visible across its surface. The azurite disc sits on a thin band of white kaolinite matrix, creating a striking color contrast. The specimen shows the characteristic radiating structure typical of azurite suns, with a rough, crystalline texture across its face.
  • A large circular azurite formation displaying the classic 'sun' pattern, with a rich royal blue coloration and concentric textural details visible across its surface. The azurite disc sits on a thin band of white kaolinite matrix, creating a striking color contrast. The specimen shows the characteristic radiating structure typical of azurite suns, with a rough, crystalline texture across its face.

AZURITE SUN

Malbunka Copper Mine, Northern Territory, Australia
9.8 x 9.1 x 2 cm
$450.00
$450.00
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Large azurite sun with a thin band of kaolinite clay around the backside. The beautifully formed sun is in great shape and free of interference from any other azurite. A nice contrast is added by the bit of kaolinite that's still there.

 

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Malbunka Copper Mine azurite suns form within weathered dolomitic host rocks through supergene processes. These distinctive specimens develop when copper-rich solutions interact with carbonate rocks in oxidizing conditions. The characteristic radial habit results from competitive crystal growth, with individual azurite crystals nucleating from central points and radiating outward. The specimens typically form within cavities and fractures, displaying disc-like morphology up to 10cm in diameter. Individual crystals show typical azurite prismatic habits but arrange in a spherical pattern. The dark blue aggregates frequently occur in association with malachite and other secondary copper minerals. These formations represent a specific crystallization environment within the oxidation zone where spatial constraints and solution chemistry promote radial growth patterns.