#azurite

Amazing azurite on contrasting dolomite from Touissit, Morocco

Vintage 14K Gold Azurite Malachite Cabochon Statement Ring

that actually largely contributed to the final decisions for their respective gems aifhuabg

the malachite spotting on these azurites, both polished and raw, reminded me of how corruption appears on the SU gems ↓ the second reason was that azurite is a very unstable material that turns into malachite if proper environmental factors are not met [as in, a large lack of CO2. it's also particularly sensitive to heat] ↓ Malachite is also extremely toxic to breathe in: leading to the formation of cancer cells, mutations, and fetus defections when pregnant :3

i thought it brought in some nice parallels ehehe

Geology Rocks: Azurite Pseudomorph