Azurite
specimen number:
2063088
location:
Jerome, Yavapai Co., Arizona, USA
description: Jerome, located in the Black Hills of Yavapai County, Arizona, sits upon rich ore bodies formed roughly 1.75 billion years ago within the caldera of an ancient undersea volcano. Modern mining history began in 1876 when prospectors staked claims on the massive copper deposits, leading to the establishment of legendary operations like the United Verde and Little Daisy mines. Financed by industrial tycoons and propelled by underground extraction, Jerome grew into a booming mountainside metropolis before declining metal prices and depleted reserves forced the final mines to close in 1953, transforming the bustling camp into a famous historic landmark and tourist destination.
An attractive cluster of blue bladed azurite crystals in a rosette with little attached matrix. In good condition. Nice locality thumbnail specimen.
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