Bluebird (Azurite) Gemstones

  • Hardness

    3.5 - 4.0 on the Mohs scale.

  • Occurrence

    Nambia, Arizona, New Mexico, Mexico, Australia, China, France, Greece, Sardinia, Ural Mountains of Russia

  • Appearance

    Deep blue-black to brilliant blue azurite, combined with dark red cuprite, and occasionally green malachite and white calcite.

  • Enhancements

    Like malachite, azurite-cuprite is occasionally coated with colorless wax, or rarely impregnated with plastic and/or other hardened agents to improve durabilty and appearance.

    More information on gemstone enhancements.

  • Gemstone Family

    Bluebird is a member of the Azurite gemstone family.

Azurite-Cuprite (Bluebird)
Azurite-Cuprite (Bluebird)

AZC102
AZC102
 14.61 ct.
20.1mm Cabochon, Round Cut
Medium Dark
Vivid Blue
Opaque
[W] Impregnated with wax/oil.
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With areas of red orange, green light blue and white.
Bluebird Azurite-Cuprite Display Only (sold)

AZC101
AZC101
 11.05 ct.
15.7x13.8mm Cabochon, Cushion Cut
Medium Dark
Vivid Blue
Opaque
[W] Impregnated with wax/oil.
~
With areas or orange red, light blue and white.
Bluebird Azurite-Cuprite Display Only (sold)

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