Azurite Sun, Malbunka Copper Mine, Northern Territory, Australia

The Malbunka Copper Mine in Australia is the only (known) place in the world where azurite forms these beautiful circular "suns". The colour contrast with the kaolinite (clay) rich matrix makes for stunning specimens like this one. I have secured a nice lot of these from another dealer that was hoarding some older stock. This specimen is well-prepped and displays very nicely indeed. This is the largest sun in the lot. From Malbunka Copper Mine, Areyonga, Gardiner Range, Northern Territory, Australia. Dimensions: 9 cm x 10 cm (the sun is 5 cm x 6.5 cm)