Azurite / Malachite

Object/Artifact

-

Crater Rock Museum

Azurite

Azurite

Name/Title

Azurite / Malachite

Entry/Object ID

2009.62.37

Description

Chemical Composition: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 Crystal System: Orthorhombic System Description: Common Name: Azurite / Malachite Chemistry: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2, Copper Carbonate Hydroxide Chemistry: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2, Copper Carbonate Hydroxide. Group: Carbonates Location: Arizona, U.S.A Description: A light blue/green color, polished face shows a little bit of crystals

Collection

RAGM Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2009.62

Source or Donor

Museum Collection of Minerals

Acquisition Method

Donation

Dimensions

Width

10 in

Depth

4 in

Length

8 in

Weight

0.77 oz

Dimension Notes

Dimension taken at widest points

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

DS-11

Room

Delmar Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Exhibit

Moved By

Ian C.

Date

January 21, 2025

Notes

USA Case Installation

Location

Display Case

FS-4-A

Room

Frieda Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Date

January 4, 2024