aZURmalachite

Azurmalachite set in a vintage choker necklace by Taxco, Mexico designer, Alicia de la Paz
Azurmalachite is a combination of azurite and malachite
Species:  Azurmalachite
​​Mohs Hardness:  3.5 to 4 out of 10
Color:  Opaque green and blue gem that is a combination of azurite and malachite.  Commonly seen with banded or botryoidal patterning.
RI:  Azurite - 1.730 to 1.836 (+/- 0.010)
       Malachite - 1.655 to 1.909
Birefringence: (Birefringence blink technique)
       Azurite - 0.106
       Malachite - 0.254
SR/DR/AGG:  AGG
Spectrum:  Not diagnostic
Fluorescence:  Inert
SG:  3.80 (+0.09 / -0.50) to 3.95 (+0.15 / -0.70)

azurmalachite Facts

Vintage sterling silver necklace with azurlte, malachite, and azurmalachite inlay. MASSIVE 3-dimensional carved azurmalachite face set at the center of the pendant. Made in Taxco, Mexico.
Necklace with large azurmalachite carved centerpiece and crushed azurmalachite inlay

Azurmalachite is an opaque green and blue gem that is actually a combination of two separate gems.

Azurite + Malachite = Azurmalachite
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Azurmalachite commonly has blue and green banded or botryoidal patterning.

All photos courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CMA (NAJA)