AZURITE, MALACHITE & CHRYSOCOLLA COLLECTION

Azurite, Malachite & Chrysocolla – The Power Trio of Copper Minerals

These three stunning minerals are often found together, forming vibrant blue, green, and turquoise-colored stones. Each has unique properties but shares a common connection to copper, which gives them their rich hues.

Azurite is a deep blue copper carbonate mineral.

Physical Properties:

• Color: Dark blue, often with lighter blue streaks.
• Hardness: 3.5 – 4 on the Mohs scale (soft, requires careful handling).
• Origin: Found in Morocco, Mexico, the USA, Russia, and Namibia.

Malachite is a bright green copper carbonate mineral with striking banded patterns.

Physical Properties:

• Color: Vivid green with dark and light green banding.
• Hardness: 3.5 – 4 on the Mohs scale (soft and sensitive to moisture).=
• Origin: Found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Russia, Australia, and the USA.

Chrysocolla is a hydrated copper silicate mineral that comes in shades of blue, green, and turquoise.

Physical Properties:

• Color: Turquoise, blue-green, or teal, often mixed with Azurite or Malachite.
• Hardness: 2 – 4 on the Mohs scale (softer, often stabilized for jewelry).
• Origin: Found in Peru, Chile, Israel, Mexico, and the USA (Arizona).