Azurite and Malachite

While it was originally operated for copper, the Apex (also known as the Dixie or the Dixie/Apex) , later operations focused on extracting germanium and gallium from iron-rich minerals left behind. The mine has been defunct for over 40 years. This specimen exhibits small rosettes of  azurite crystals. Colorful and affordable! Collected by Jim and Paula Wilson.

Locality: Apex Mine, Tutsagubet Mining District, Beaver Dam Mountains, Washington County, Utah

Composition: copper carbonate