Properties of Azurite
Acquiring Azurite
Importance & Uses
100

This is the rich color that gives Azurite its name.

 What is deep blue?

100

Azurite is often found in areas where this metal is mined.

What is copper?

100

In the past, Azurite was used to extract this metal.

What is copper?

200

On the Mohs scale, Azurite’s hardness falls within this range.

What is 3.5 to 4?

200

Azurite forms from the weathering of these types of minerals.

What are copper ore minerals?

200

Today, Azurite is most commonly used in these decorative applications.

What are jewelry and ornamental stones?



300

Azurite has this type of glassy appearance.

 What is vitreous luster?

300

This U.S. state is known for producing Azurite.

What is Arizona?

300

Ancient artists used Azurite as this.

What is a pigment?

400

When rubbed on a streak plate, Azurite leaves this color behind.

What is light blue?

400

This African country is one of the major sources of Azurite.

What is Namibia?

400

Azurite helps scientists study these areas of copper deposits.

What are oxidation zones?

500

Azurite crystals belong to this crystal system.

What is monoclinic?

500

Azurite forms in this layer of the Earth's crust.

What is the oxidation zone?

500

Although no longer a primary ore, Azurite still holds this kind of scientific value.

What is the geological or mineralogical significance of azurite?