Lazulite

Origin: Champion Mine, Laws, White Mtns., Mono Co., California, U.S.A.

Sample size: 4.7 x 5 x 5 cm

 

  

  

Cluster of matrix-less colourless lustrous translucent quartz crystals, the largest measuring to 6.9 cm in length and doubly terminated. There is a cluster of small deep blue lazulite crystals present on one side of this quartz cluster. Micro wardite and augelite are also in association.

Origin: Crosscut Creek, Kulan Camp, Rapid Creek, Dawson Mining District, Yukon Territory, Canada

Sample size: 7.5 x 7.5 x 7.3 cm

 

  

Lazulite with minor blocky brown siderite

Origin: Rapid Creek, Yukon Territory, Canada

Sample size: 5 x 3.3 x 2.3 cm

 

Dan Weinrich

Dealer in fine mineral specimens