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  • A vibrant blue circular formation of azurite, known as an azurite sun, sits atop a sculptural white kaolinite clay matrix. The deep royal blue azurite creates a striking contrast against the pure white kaolinite base. The specimen's natural positioning shows off the distinctive circular growth pattern of the azurite against the black background.
  • A vibrant blue circular formation of azurite, known as an azurite sun, sits atop a sculptural white kaolinite clay matrix. The deep royal blue azurite creates a striking contrast against the pure white kaolinite base. The specimen's natural positioning shows off the distinctive circular growth pattern of the azurite against the black background.
  • A vibrant blue circular formation of azurite, known as an azurite sun, sits atop a sculptural white kaolinite clay matrix. The deep royal blue azurite creates a striking contrast against the pure white kaolinite base. The specimen's natural positioning shows off the distinctive circular growth pattern of the azurite against the black background.
  • A vibrant blue circular formation of azurite, known as an azurite sun, sits atop a sculptural white kaolinite clay matrix. The deep royal blue azurite creates a striking contrast against the pure white kaolinite base. The specimen's natural positioning shows off the distinctive circular growth pattern of the azurite against the black background.

AZURITE SUN

Malbunka Copper Mine, Northern Territory, Australia
10.6 x 8.1 x 2.2 cm
$250.00
$250.00
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One medium size azurite sun perched upon a bright white chunk of kaolinite clay. The delicate balance makes it a particularly good looking Malbunka specimen.

 

 

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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.