azurite malachite quartz Morocco

Association of Azurite, Malachite and Quartz.

This specimen combines three characteristic minerals from Moroccan copper deposits: deep blue azurite, green-shaded malachite, and a few scattered quartz crystals that add subtle sparkling highlights to the surface. Together, they form a colorful and well-balanced piece, typical of secondary formations resulting from the alteration of copper ores.

Collected in 2009, this association shows a varied texture where massive zones alternate with fine microcrystallizations. Moroccan azurite–malachite combinations are highly appreciated for the natural harmony of their colors and their visual balance.

Width 32 mm × Height 42 mm – Weight 33 g (with base)

🟢 Mineralogical Information

- Name: Association of azurite, malachite and quartz

- Chemical formula: Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂ (azurite) – Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂ (malachite) – SiO₂ (quartz)

- Crystal system: Monoclinic (azurite, malachite) – Trigonal (quartz)

- Color: Deep blue (azurite), green (malachite), translucent to white (quartz)

- Hardness (Mohs): 3.5–4 (azurite, malachite) – 7 (quartz)

- Density: 3.7–4.0 (azurite, malachite) – 2.6 (quartz)

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