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rweaver
Joined: 13 Apr 2009
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Location: Ridgecrest, California
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 Posted: Apr 23, 2020 10:52 Post subject: Re: Favourite Azurites? |
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A few more from my collection.
| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | Old Town workings, Morenci, Copper Mountain District, Shannon Mountains, Greenlee County, Arizona, USA |  |
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| Dimensions: | 7.0cm x 5.2cm |
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| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | Morenci Mine, Northwest Extension, Morenci, Copper Mountain District, Shannon Mountains, Greenlee County, Arizona, USA | |
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| Dimensions: | 6.8cm x 5.0m |
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Morenci, Morenci Open Pit, Arizona
Former collections of Tom Potucek, Colorado School of Mines |
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| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Little Ajo Mountains, Ajo District, Pima County, Arizona, USA | |
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| Dimensions: | 3.8cm x 7.1cm |
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| Former collection of Lloyd Tate |
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| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | United Verde Mine, Jerome, Verde District, Black Hills, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA | |
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| Dimensions: | 2.3cm x 3.0cm |
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| Former collection of Frank Knechtel |
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| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | Mammoth-St. Anthony Mine, St. Anthony deposit, Tiger, Mammoth District, Pinal County, Arizona, USA | |
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| Dimensions: | 4.8cm x 3.5cm |
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| Former collections of W.E. Baker, Robert J. Trimingham, Les and Paula Presmyk, |
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| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | Apex Mine, Jarvis Peak, Beaver Dam Mountains, Tutsagubet District, Washington County, Utah, USA | |
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| Dimensions: | 7.5cm x 4.3cm |
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| Former collection of Frank Knechtel |
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| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | Big Indian Mine, Big Indian District, San Juan County, Utah, USA | |
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Big Indian Mine, Lisbon Valley, Utah
This one has been in my collection since Oct 1981 and is from the old finds. |
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Sante Celiberti
Joined: 04 Oct 2019
Posts: 699
Location: Tuscany
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| Posted: Apr 26, 2020 16:57 Post subject: Re: Favourite Azurites? |
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| Philippe Durand wrote: | thank your for this thread.
Definitively one of my favorite mineral (but quite expensive indeed) to dream of. |
Hi, Philippe.
I've long since stopped making big dreams.
I had to be happy with some "siesta" (very cheap indeed).
Cheers.
| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 34 x 20 mm |
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| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 35 x 21 mm |
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| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | La Sal Mountains, La Sal District, Grand County, Utah, USA | |
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| Dimensions: | 23 x 21 mm |
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| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | Touissit, Touissit District, Jerada Province, Oriental Region, Morocco | |
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| Dimensions: | 32 x 28 mm |
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| Mineral: | Azurite, Malachite |
| Locality: | | Kerrouchen, Khénifra Province, Beni Mellal-Khenifra Region, Morocco | |
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| Dimensions: | 41 x 18 mm |
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| Mineral: | Azurite, Malachite, Quartz |
| Locality: | | M'Cissi, Alnif Commune, Tinghir Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco | |
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| Dimensions: | 72 x 11 mm |
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Kevin Schofield
Joined: 05 Jan 2018
Posts: 170
Location: Beacon NY
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2020 14:36 Post subject: Re: Favourite Azurites? |
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Some African favourites from my collection...
| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | Tsumeb Mine, second oxidation zone, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.3cm |
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| OK, a wee bit of a liberty, as this is only partly azurite...but the malachite replacement is very aesthetic and specific, leaving the ends of the azurite prisms intact. From the "Perkins Sams" pocket of the early 1980s. Ex Frank Levy and George Elling collections. Photo credit: Joe Budd |
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| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 7.5cm |
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| My favourite from Tsumeb. The secondary growth of azurite is deep lustrous blue over the earlier dull partially-replaced first generation. A late scattering of mm-scale cerussites. Photo credit: Joe Budd |
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| Mineral: | Smithsonite with Azurite |
| Locality: | | Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 9.1cm |
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| A very rare association (per Paul Keller, Mineralogical Record Tsumeb issue, 1977) of a spray of azurite on deep apple-green smithsonite, probably from the first oxidation zone. Photo credit: Joe Budd |
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| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | Nchanga Mine, Intermediate Orebody 12E, 151m bench, Chingola, Chingola District, Copperbelt Province, Zambia | |
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| Dimensions: | 11.2cm |
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| An aggregate of robust rather unusual fan-shaped crystals collected in 1980 by Richard le Sueur when he was employed as the mine geologist. |
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| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | Nchanga Mine, Intermediate Orebody 12E, 151m bench, Chingola, Chingola District, Copperbelt Province, Zambia | |
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| Dimensions: | 10cm |
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| More delicate fan-shaped crystals on a matrix of malachite |
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Sante Celiberti
Joined: 04 Oct 2019
Posts: 699
Location: Tuscany
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2020 15:49 Post subject: Re: Favourite Azurites? |
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| A magnificent representation of African azurites!
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Kevin Schofield
Joined: 05 Jan 2018
Posts: 170
Location: Beacon NY
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2020 16:25 Post subject: Re: Favourite Azurites? |
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Grazie Sante!
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Conor Quinlan
Joined: 14 Feb 2020
Posts: 24
Location: Tucson, AZ
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2020 16:32 Post subject: Re: Favourite Azurites? |
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Azurite is one of those classic minerals you just have to have in a fine-mineral collection and it's certainly one of the few minerals out there that everyone seems to appreciate! Azurite's incredible beauty, structural variability and extreme luster gives it the ability to catch the gaze of any onlooker with great ease.
Like most of the mineral collecting community, I too have acquired my fair share of azurite based specimens, but I never received an azurite that really popped until I acquired several fairly unique Azurite and Malachite on Quartz specimens from the following mine:
- [M'Cissi, Alnif Country, Tinghir Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, (Morocco)]
I have attached images of (3) of my favorite Azurite specimens from this specific mine location. They are my personal favorites for the following reasons:
- Unique Azurite and Malachite mineral combo on oxidized red Quartz matrix
- Very clear Azurite to Malachite pseudomorphism
- Maintains classic brilliant royal blue color and luster
| Mineral: | Azurite and Malachite partial pseudomorph on Quartz |
| Locality: | | M'Cissi, Alnif Commune, Tinghir Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco | |
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| Dimensions: | (5.75 x 5.25 x 3.5 cm) |
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| (1 of 3) Azurite and Malachite partial pseudomorph on Quartz matrix specimen (Front Side) |
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| Mineral: | Azurite and Malachite partial pseudomorph on Quartz |
| Locality: | | M'Cissi, Alnif Commune, Tinghir Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco | |
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| Dimensions: | (5.75 x 5.25 x 3.5 cm) |
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| (1 of 3) Azurite and Malachite partial pseudomorph on Quartz matrix specimen (Back Side) |
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| Mineral: | Azurite & Malachite partial pseudomorph on Quartz |
| Locality: | | M'Cissi, Alnif Commune, Tinghir Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco | |
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| Dimensions: | (5.75 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm) |
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| (2 of 3) Azurite and& Malachite partial pseudomorph on Quartz matrix specimen (Front Side). Larger Quartz crystals |
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| Mineral: | Azurite and Malachite partial pseudomorph on Quartz |
| Locality: | | M'Cissi, Alnif Commune, Tinghir Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco | |
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| Dimensions: | (5.75 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm) |
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| (2 of 3) Azurite and Malachite partial pseudomorph on Quartz matrix specimen (Back Side). Larger Quartz Crystals |
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| Mineral: | Azurite and Malachite partial pseudomorph on Quartz |
| Locality: | | M'Cissi, Alnif Commune, Tinghir Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco | |
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| Dimensions: | (4.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm) |
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| (3 of 3) Azurite and Malachite pseudomorph on Quartz matrix specimen (Front Side). Pseudomorphism from Azurite to Malachite is very prominent and beautiful on this particular specimen with the mineral displaying an appealing turquoise blue tint. |
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| Mineral: | Azurite and Malachite partial pseudomorph on Quartz |
| Locality: | | M'Cissi, Alnif Commune, Tinghir Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco | |
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| Dimensions: | (4.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm) |
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| (3 of 3) Azurite & Malachite pseudomorph on Quartz matrix specimen (Back Side). Pseudomorphism from Azurite to Malachite is very prominent and beautiful on this particular specimen with the mineral displaying an appealing turquoise blue tint. |
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Conor Quinlan
Joined: 14 Feb 2020
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Location: Tucson, AZ
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2020 17:00 Post subject: Re: Favourite Azurites? |
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....here I have added a couple more images of the (3) Azurite and Malachite on Quartz specimens side by side so they can be easily compared!
Mine Location: M'Cissi, Alnif Country, Tinghir Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, (Morocco)
| Mineral: | Azurite and Malachite partial pseudomorph on Quartz |
| Locality: | | M'Cissi, Alnif Commune, Tinghir Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco | |
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| Image showing all (3) specimens, discussed above, side by side for comparison |
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| Mineral: | Azurite and Malachite partial pseudomorph on Quartz |
| Locality: | | M'Cissi, Alnif Commune, Tinghir Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco | |
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| Image showing all (3) specimens, discussed above, side by side for comparison |
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Conor Quinlan | (Tucson, AZ)
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Tobi
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| Posted: Apr 28, 2020 04:18 Post subject: Re: Favourite Azurites? |
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| Kevin Schofield wrote: | Smithsonite with Azurite
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Dimensions: 9.1cm
Description: A very rare association (per Paul Keller, Mineralogical Record Tsumeb issue, 1977) of a spray of azurite on deep apple-green smithsonite, probably from the first oxidation zone. Photo credit: Joe Budd |
A truly magnificent specimen, Kevin, what a beauty!!!
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Gerhard Brandstetter
Joined: 01 Apr 2013
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| Posted: Apr 28, 2020 08:49 Post subject: Re: Favourite Azurites? |
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Great specimens here - congrats to all!
Yes - Morocco belongs to the countries with several fabulous Azurite localities. I had two visits to this wonderful country and of course I brought back some nice minerals. So I hope not to bore you with mine…..
| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | M'Cissi, Alnif Commune, Tinghir Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco | |
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| Dimensions: | 6,3 x 2,5 cm |
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| Typical stalactite from M'Cissi |
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| Mineral: | Azurite and Malachite on Quartz |
| Locality: | | M'Cissi, Alnif Commune, Tinghir Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco | |
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| Dimensions: | 6 x 3,5 cm |
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| Small Azurite and Malachite on Quartz - a very colorful specimen |
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| Mineral: | Azurite and Malachite |
| Locality: | | Touissit, Touissit District, Jerada Province, Oriental Region, Morocco | |
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| Dimensions: | 35 x 28 mm |
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| Azurite and Malachite pseudomorph Azurite |
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| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | Touissit, Touissit District, Jerada Province, Oriental Region, Morocco | |
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| Dimensions: | 55 x 37 mm |
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| A 2 cm crystal on a carbonate matrix |
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| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | Kerrouchen, Khénifra Province, Beni Mellal-Khenifra Region, Morocco | |
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| Dimensions: | 95 x 48 mm |
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| Azurite from Kerrouchen in matrix |
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| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | Kerrouchen, Khénifra Province, Beni Mellal-Khenifra Region, Morocco | |
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| Dimensions: | FOV 3 x 2 cm |
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| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | Kerrouchen, Khénifra Province, Beni Mellal-Khenifra Region, Morocco | |
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| Dimensions: | 3 x 1 cm |
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| Azurite TN from Kerrrouchen |
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| Mineral: | Azurite and Malachite |
| Locality: | | Kerrouchen, Khénifra Province, Beni Mellal-Khenifra Region, Morocco | |
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| Dimensions: | 53 x 37 mm |
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| Azurite and Malachite replacing Azurite from Kerrouchen |
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Gerhard Brandstetter
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| Posted: Apr 28, 2020 12:20 Post subject: Re: Favourite Azurites? |
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Austria is not really famous for Azurites. But the nice specimens from the historic Schwaz-Brixlegg mining district deserve some attention. The crystals are always small - but in combination with other minerals they make a great addition for any collection.
| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | Lilien adit, Kleinkogel, St Gertraudi, Brixlegg, Kufstein District, Inn Valley, North Tyrol, Tyrol/Tirol, Austria | |
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| Dimensions: | 42 x 26 mm |
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| Azurite on Baryte and Dolomite from Lilien adit, Brixlegg, Tyrol |
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| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | Lilien adit, Kleinkogel, St Gertraudi, Brixlegg, Kufstein District, Inn Valley, North Tyrol, Tyrol/Tirol, Austria | |
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| Dimensions: | 20 x 15 mm |
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| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | Lilien adit, Kleinkogel, St Gertraudi, Brixlegg, Kufstein District, Inn Valley, North Tyrol, Tyrol/Tirol, Austria | |
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| Dimensions: | 60 x 53 mm |
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| Azurite and Malachite on Dolomite from Lilien adit, Brixlegg, Tyrol |
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| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | Lilien adit, Kleinkogel, St Gertraudi, Brixlegg, Kufstein District, Inn Valley, North Tyrol, Tyrol/Tirol, Austria | |
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| Dimensions: | 90 x 60 mm |
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| Spherical Azurite from Lilien adit, Brixlegg, Tyrol |
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Conor Quinlan
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| Posted: Apr 28, 2020 14:44 Post subject: Re: Favourite Azurites? |
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Those are some awesome specimens from M'Cissi Gerhard! Glad to see some prime examples from this locale!
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Tobi
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| Posted: Apr 29, 2020 02:21 Post subject: Re: Favourite Azurites? |
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| Gerhard Brandstetter wrote: | | Austria is not really famous for Azurites. But the nice specimens from the historic Schwaz-Brixlegg mining district deserve some attention. The crystals are always small - but in combination with other minerals they make a great addition for any collection. |
Gerhard, this 4 cm specimen of azurite on baryte is too beautiful, it made me speechless. This should be photographed in better quality, it would make a perfect book or magazine cover!
What a beauty, it looks like a work of art, SIMPLY PERFECT!
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Volkmar Stingl
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Location: Innsbruck
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| Posted: Apr 29, 2020 03:25 Post subject: Re: Favourite Azurites? |
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| Gerhard, your Brixklegg azurites are simply wonderful! Is this an old find or did you collect them by yourself?
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Gerhard Brandstetter
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| Posted: Apr 29, 2020 04:43 Post subject: Re: Favourite Azurites? |
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Thank you for the nice words, Conor, Tobi and Volkmar!
I have several photo versions from the 4 cm specimen, but this is the image I like most.
From Schwaz-Brixlegg area I have a nice subcollection with a lot of other samples and of course different minerals, but this is my favourite specimen too.
To my knowledge the finds from several Brixlegg adits have been made in the last few years, but also old samples do exist. Sorry to say - I have never been underground in Brixlegg - but I want to so much and it is on my to do list! So I bought these rocks at local mineral shows and online auctions. The 4 cm showstopper is from such an auction!
I visited other mines close to Schwaz and several old dumps with nice Tyrolite and other good finds - mostly small.
And now I hope to see more good Azurites from other places - show us yours!
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Sante Celiberti
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Location: Tuscany
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| Posted: Apr 29, 2020 17:04 Post subject: Re: Favourite Azurites? |
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Hello.
Some European azurites.
Best regards.
Sante
| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | Cap Garonne Mine, Le Pradet, Toulon, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France | |
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| Dimensions: | 73 x 69 mm |
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| Mineral: | Azurite, Malachite |
| Locality: | | Kamariza Mines, Agios Konstantinos, Lavrion Mining District, Attikí (Attica) Prefecture, Greece | |
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| Dimensions: | 85 x 45 mm |
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| Mineral: | Azurite, Malachite |
| Locality: | | Kamariza Mines, Agios Konstantinos, Lavrion Mining District, Attikí (Attica) Prefecture, Greece | |
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| Dimensions: | 85 x 45 mm |
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| Mineral: | Azurite, Malachite, |
| Locality: | | Sa Duchesa Mine, Oridda Valley, Domusnovas, Sud Sardegna Province, Sardinia/Sardegna, Italy | |
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| Dimensions: | 75 x 40 mm |
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| Mineral: | Azurite, Malachite |
| Locality: | | Christiana Mine, Kamariza Mines, Agios Konstantinos, Lavrion Mining District, Attikí (Attica) Prefecture, Greece | |
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| Dimensions: | 34 x 14 mm |
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| Mineral: | Azurite, Malachite |
| Locality: | | Sa Duchesa Mine, Oridda Valley, Domusnovas, Sud Sardegna Province, Sardinia/Sardegna, Italy | |
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| Dimensions: | 11,5 x 7 cm |
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| Mineral: | Azurite |
| Locality: | | Chessy-les-Mines, Les Bois d'Oingt, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France | |
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| Dimensions: | 34 x 31 mm |
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| Mineral: | Azurite, Malachite, Olivenite |
| Locality: | | Cap Garonne Mine, Le Pradet, Toulon, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France | |
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| Dimensions: | 98 x 74 mm |
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| Mineral: | Azurite, Malachite, Olivenite |
| Locality: | | Cap Garonne Mine, Le Pradet, Toulon, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France | |
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| Dimensions: | 98 x 74 mm |
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