Azurite Sun AZ178 Polished Rhodonite 140 mm x 110 mm

140 mm x 110 mm x 60 mm thick

Very similar in appearance to  Melaleuca cuticularis that currently grows in the south western part of Western Australia

Lightly ground on one side to remove natural surface staining

An unusual feature of some pieces are septarian structures with black colouration

Dimensions at widest points approximately 230 mm x 150 mm x 100 mm thick

Azurite Sun AZ178 Polished Rhodonite 140 mm x 110 mmAZ178 Azurite sun mineral specimen. Very large sun, 100 mm diameter ! Dimensions at widest points for entire specimen approx. 130 mm x 100 mm x 40 mm thick. Weight is 411 grams. The matrix that this copper based mineral forms on is kaolinite. From Malbunka copper mine in Northern Territory, Australia.