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 "azure" blue in color. Crystals are rare and highly sought after. Azurite is often found along with malachite, or even cuprite.

  • Enhancements

    Like malachite, azurite 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.

Azurite Varieties
Azurite Varieties

Azurite
Azurite

AZR101
AZR101
29.39 ct. total
29.5x16.9mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Dark
Vivid Blue
Opaque
[W] Impregnated with wax/oil.
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With areas of light blue.
Azurite Display Only (sold)