Azurite and Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia

Defunct Locality

Here's an exceptional specimen from Tsumeb! It consists of a mass of hefty matrix that is covered by azurite xls. They are dark inky blue, quite lustrous and display a bladed form occurring in semi-spherical aggregations. There are also minor micro malachite xls found on this piece as well as what I believe to be Bayldonite micro xls and perhaps a bit of calcite. Perhaps some cleaved xl tips, but nothing I can see, would I describe as damage. The more I look at this piece, the more I like it as there is a lot going on with it. Enjoy!