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Azurite is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral with the chemical formula Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂. It commonly occurs in nature alongside malachite, in the oxidized zones of copper ore deposits. With a Mohs hardness between 3.5 and 4, azurite is a relatively soft mineral, a property that limits its practical applications. However, due to its aesthetic appearance and distinctive coloration, it is valued by collectors and artists. Physical and Chemical Properties Crystallography and Structure Azurite cryst