Natural Micro Botryoidal Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 3 From Congo Self Healed Size = 43 - 76

Size = 43 - 76 mm | 1

A very nice mix of medium sized polished retail items

Regional specimens tend to either occur in basalt vugs

a mesmerizing gem that has been transformed into beautiful

Size = 42 - 62 mm | 1

Natural Micro Botryoidal Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 3 From Congo Self Healed Size = 43 - 76PRODUCT 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