Azurite
Azurite is a mineral with the chemical formula Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2. It has a Mohs hardness of 3.5 - 4 and vitreous to dull luster.
Azurite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
| Mohs hardness | 3.5 - 4 |
| Luster | Vitreous to dull |
| Typical colors | Deep blue to greenish-blue |
| Formation | Typically forms in the oxidized zones of copper deposits. |
| Rarity | 6 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 3.5–4 — soft
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