Gem, Rock, and Mineral Postage Stamps Featuring
Azurite


Mineral Name: Azurite

Composition: Copper carbonate hydroxide

Nomenclature: Named after azure, a reference to its color.

Industrial Uses: Copper ore, ornamental stone.

Additional Notes: Frequently found with the mineral malachite, producing striking blue and green specimens.



Chile : Scott 1179d : 150 pesos : 9 Aug 1996

Azurite; Atacamite



Namibia : Scott 677 : 10 cents : 2 Jan 1991

Azurite



Switzerland : Scott B295 : 30+10 centimes : 1 Jun 1960

Azurite



United States : Scott 2700 : 29 cents : 17 Sep 1992

Azurite



Zimbabwe : Scott 678 : 77 cents : 1993

Azurite; Malachite