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Mindat Short Description

A secondary copper mineral frequently found in the oxidized zones of Cu-bearing ore deposits.

Azurite is typically found as tabular to prismatic crystals of a deep "azure blue" color with splendent vitreous faces. There are over 45 well-known forms,...

Geoscience Ontology Status Notes

Plášil J, Škácha P, Sejkora J, Škoda R, Novák M, Veselovský F, Hloušek J (2017) Babánekite, Cu_3_(AsO_4_)_2_·8H_2_O, from Jáchymov, Czech Republic - a new member of the vivianite group. Journal of Geosciences 62, 261-270

IMA Formula (from Mindat)

Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂

RRUFF Formula (from Geoscience Ontology)

Cu²⁺₃(As⁵⁺O₄)₂·8H₂O

Additional References

• http://www.handbookofmineralogy.com/pdfs/azurite.pdf

• http://www.webmineral.com/data/Azurite.shtml