Copper pseudomorph after Azurite ("Copper Rose") beetle As far as I know

As far as I know there are only three reported minerals from the locality – all carbonates

brownish color

as we most often see what is called a “fish tail” habit with a somewhat narrow / slender appearance

sheaf-like parallel growths that Mr

hence the reduced price

Copper pseudomorph after Azurite ("Copper Rose") beetle As far as I knowA wonderful complete "floater" "Copper Rose" specimen from New Mexico featuring fine, sharp, bladed crystals of what were once Azurite and later replaced by Native Copper. My favorite aspect of the piece is that the crystals are notably sharp and well preserved, which is not common in this material as they are often a bit rounded. This one is distinct, and has great separation between each crystal, giving the piece a wonderful three dimensional