In recognition of the 2016 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show®, we are proud to present "Shades of Blue," a compilation of photos of some of the most well-known blue minerals. "Shades of Blue" is the theme this year at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show®, which will feature public showcase exhibits of some of the best blue minerals of the world from museums and private collections. Some of the blue minerals in the mineral kingdom are truly fascinating in color, and this years show theme is sure to dazzle. A special thank you goes to John Betts for supplying us with the exceptional photos for this compilation.
Apatite (Fluorapatite)
Antsongombato, Madagascar
Azurite
Copper Queen Mine
Bisbee, Arizona
Barite
Stoneham, Colorado
Benitoite
San Benito County,
California
Beryl var. Aquamarine
Erongo Mountains,
Namibia
Boleite
Amelia Mine
Boleo, Mexico
Carletonite
Mont Saint Hilaire,
Quebec
Celestine
Sankoany,
Madagascar
Chalcanthite
Planet Mine
La Paz Co., Arizona
Chrysocolla
Lubumbashi,
Katanga, Zaire
Corundum var. Sapphire
Ratnapura
Sri Lanka
Cyanotrichite
Grandview Mine,
Grand Canyon,
Arizona
Fluorite
Minerva Mine,
Cave-in-Rock,
illinois
Halite
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Kyanite
Barra de Salinas,
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Lazulite
Graves Mountain,
Georgia
Lazurite (Lapis Lazuli)
Sar-e-Sang, Afghanistan
Linarite
Blanchard Mine
New Mexico
Pectolite var. Larimar
Filipinas Mine
Barahona,
Dominican Republic
Shattuckite
Kandesi, Kaokoveld
Namibia
Sodalite
Princess Mine, Bancroft
Ontario
Topaz
Mursinka, Urals
Russia
Elbaite var. Indicolite
(Paraiba Tourmaline)
Sao Jose da Batalha,
Paraiba, Brazil
Turquoise
Kingman,
Arizona
Zoisite var. Tanzanite
Merelani Hills,
Arusha, Tanzania
