Natural Micro Botryoidal Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 2 From Congo Gemmy a skill employed by the

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These hues can range from enchanting shades of blue

A very nice range of free form cabochons which are made from material mined in the Messina region close to the Ajoite deposits of old

adding depth and contrast to the stone

Explore our exquisite collection of top-grade crystals and minerals each meticulously set in elegant copper wire wraps

Natural Micro Botryoidal Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 2 From Congo Gemmy a skill employed by thePRODUCT INFORMATION General Description Classic botryoidal habit! Malachite, is a green Copper Carbonate Hydroxide mineral with a chemical composition of Cu2(CO3)(OH)2. It was one of the first ores used to produce Copper metal. Our specimens are sourced from the Congo which extensively mines the material for its Copper content, thus getting specimen grade material is quite difficult. Pliny the Elder, 79 CE used the ancient term Molochitus but by 1661