{"product_id":"raw-azurite-with-malachite-natural-specimen","title":"Raw Azurite with Malachite Natural Specimen","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAzurite with Malachite is a natural specimen combining two related copper carbonate minerals, deep blue azurite and green malachite, that form together as copper ore weathers over time. These raw pieces show vivid blue azurite alongside patches of green malachite on a rusty tan and brown matrix, the two colors sitting side by side exactly as they occur in the ground. Each specimen is unworked apart from light cleaning, so the balance of blue to green and the matrix pattern differ from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAzurite with Malachite Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural pairing of blue azurite and green malachite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid deep blue against green on a rusty tan matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw unworked specimen retaining natural crystal surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoughly 2 to 3 inches, about 7 oz per piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually as one hand-picked specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor balance unique to each piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAzurite with Malachite Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe blue-and-green pairing is what makes this specimen stand out, since azurite's deep blue is one of the most saturated natural colors in the mineral world, and set against malachite's green it reads almost like something painted rather than formed. Raw pieces show the two minerals meeting on the matrix, which is more visually honest than polished stones where the boundary gets smoothed away. It makes a striking display specimen on a shelf or in a case, and it is a favorite teaching piece for showing how one copper mineral alters into another over geological time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAzurite with Malachite Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eBoth minerals are copper carbonates. Azurite is the deep blue form and malachite the green, and malachite often forms as azurite alters over time, which is why the two occur together so frequently. Both are soft, rating 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs hardness scale, and both contain copper. They form in the weathered upper zones of copper deposits. Major sources include Morocco, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAzurite with Malachite Usage Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with a soft dry brush only, and never wash in water, which can damage azurite over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid acids and chemical cleaners, which react with these carbonate minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash your hands after handling, as these are copper-bearing minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of prolonged direct sunlight, since azurite's blue can fade with long UV exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately and handle gently, since both minerals are soft and chip easily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eSize, shape, and color may vary from the photos. Each Azurite with Malachite specimen is natural, so no two pieces are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incense Pro","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":45284336337011,"sku":"INCPRO9015","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0039\/4700\/4019\/files\/raw-azurite-malachite-two-specimens.jpg?v=1785128296","url":"https:\/\/incensepro.com\/en-ca\/products\/raw-azurite-with-malachite-natural-specimen","provider":"Incense Pro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}