Azurite and Malachite Blue The bands of calcite and

The bands of calcite and aragonite crystals form alternating layers of white

you can see the Mesolite crystals appearing as almost an orange hue through the primary crystal

the crystals shine beautifully in the light

the underwater fissure was able to be excavated

Azurite and Malachite Blue The bands of calcite andLike gazing at a starry sky, the lustrous twinkle of Azurite crystals dances across this bright and bold specimen from the Anhui Province, China. Azurite typically is found in massive form and rarely grows into individual crystals. Azurite crystals as well as bright green Malachite, another stunning copper based mineral, can be found intermixing throughout this specimen.