Natural Micro Botryoidal Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 3 From Congo Self Healed This remarkable gem is celebrated

This remarkable gem is celebrated for its combination of varying green intensities

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Size = 81 - 102 mm | 3

Size = 43 - 76 mm | 1

Natural Micro Botryoidal Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 3 From Congo Self Healed This remarkable gem is celebratedPRODUCT 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