This striking azurite from the Milpillas Mine of Mexico is an excellent example of why the locality is now considered one of the most important sources of the species in the modern era. The specimen comprises sleek, beautifully formed azurite crystals. Projecting at different angles, their composition is not just attractive, but highlights the crystals’ sharp morphology, lustrous faces, and textural surface details.
The azurite’s color is deeply saturated, a rich, inky blue with flashes of electric blue under light. Accents of malachite along the lower sections add vibrant green contrast and added texture. Milpillas azurites are prized for their exceptional color and definition, and this example offers a refined and well-balanced representation of the locality.