Azurite crystals. Azurite is a hydrated copper carbonate mineral. Its name refers to its colour,azure,which is a word used to describe deep blue skies. In medieval times,the mineral was ground up and used by painters as a blue pigment. Azurite's colour also makes it popular with mineral collectors. This sample,found in Morocco,is 6 centimetres long | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Goetgheluck, Pascal |
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