2.1" Azurite Crystals & Malachite On Matrix Colorful Mineral Specimen Morocco Raptor forms when chlorite layers develop

forms when chlorite layers develop during the early stages of clear quartz growth

each bird carries profound cultural symbolism

ranging from small insect-eaters to massive fish-hunting giants

likely hunting both terrestrial and aquatic prey

First Appearance: ~521 million years ago

2.1" Azurite Crystals & Malachite On Matrix Colorful Mineral Specimen Morocco Raptor forms when chlorite layers developLocation: Tiznit Province, Morocco Weight: 2. 1 Ounces Dimensions: 2. 1 Inches Long, 1. 5 Inches Wide, 1. 1 Inches Thick The item pictured is the one you will receive. Azurite is a soft, deep blue copper mineral produced by the weathering of copper ore deposits. It is also known as Chessylite after the type harvested locally at Chessy les Mines near Lyon, France. Azurite is typically found as tabular to prismatic crystals with splendid vitreous faces,