A spectacular group of very lustrous, deep blue azurite crystals with minor malachite. This pocket was 15 by 10 meters (but very narrow) and the specimens were attached to the wall by fibrous malachite, that’s why they resemble “floaters”. The mine owners cemented the pocket entrance with three trucks of concrete, but some had been collected prior to that and I was very lucky (being near the source) to have my pick of the best miniatures and TNS. Nothing of any significance has been found since the summer of 2013. As commonly seen with azurite, the photos do not  do the specimens justice.

A deep blue, doubly terminated lustrous crystal of azurite sits at an angle on top of another crystal. Displays great. Color is lot bluer than the photo shows.

A spray of deep blue crystals of lustrous azurite in a radiating formation. The rear shows natural etching which has lightened the color of the azurite. No damage.

Groups of deep blue bladed crystals of azurite on a light malachite matrix.

Very sharp and lustrous deep blue prisms of azurite on a matrix with minor malachite and dolomite. The lower part of the specimen shows a doubly terminated group of azurites while the upper part displays the classic prisms the locality is famous for. In perfect condition.

Very sharp, prismatic and lustrous crystals of azurite scattered on a matrix of contrasting lustrous clear calcite crystals and pastel dolomite.

Rounded prisms of lustrous azurite and azurite partially altering to malachite, sprinkled with tiny quartz crystals.

Back in 2013, I was fortunate enough to be around when the “floaters” pocket (the one that was cemented shut late 2013) was being offered and I got to look at about 400 specimens from that pocket. In my opinion this was one of the top 10 pieces there. Most of the specimens had microscopic blemishes, but some had the electric color, superb luster and minor malachite. This is one of those with the color, luster and the form. Choice!

A marvelous crystal of deep green velvety malachite replacing an azurite crystal. The tip of the specimen is either a second generation of azurite or the tip never altered. When you examine the specimen, you will see why its a tossup. Perfect condition.

Lustrous golden yellow, transparent blades of barite on matrix. These came out in the mid 2000’s and have pretty much disappeared.