Azurite is a rare variety of gemstone quality copper ore. Azurite is commonly opaque although translucent varieties can sometimes be found. Malachite represents a later oxidation stage and is thus the more common of the two minerals.
Azurite is a rare variety of gemstone quality copper ore. Azurite is commonly opaque although translucent varieties can sometimes be found. Malachite represents a later oxidation stage and is thus the more common of the two minerals.