Malachite Azurite Rough Specimen

Copper's Most Dramatic Duo

This striking Malachite Azurite rough specimen is a showstopper. Weighing approximately 1180 grams, it features bold contrasts of deep royal blue azurite and rich leafy green malachite across a rugged, raw surface — two of nature’s most vivid copper minerals side by side. Nicknamed “Copper’s Colorful Cousins,” this is an impressive centerpiece for any serious mineral collection or display.

Specimen Details

• Specimen: Malachite Azurite Rough
• Weight: Approx. 1180 grams
• Origin: Likely from a copper-rich region such as Arizona, Namibia, or Morocco
• Condition: Raw, unpolished rough with natural matrix; some edges may be jagged from extraction
• Color: Deep royal blue (azurite) with vivid leafy green (malachite)
• Composition: Copper carbonate hydroxide minerals — Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂ for azurite; Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂ for malachite
• Chemical Family: Carbonate
• Formation: Forms in oxidized zones of copper ore deposits
• Hardness: 3.5–4 on Mohs scale
• Nickname: “Copper’s Colorful Cousins”

Note: Some photographs were taken while the specimen was wet to enhance its natural colors.