Natural Micro Botryoidal Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 4 From Congo XL (X LARGE) though it is most known

though it is most known for its brilliant orange and red-orange colour

Size = 71 - 95 mm | 2

adding a unique

Banded Flower Malachite is a visually striking variety of Malachite

The specimens exhibit excellent shape and a polished finish

Natural Micro Botryoidal Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 4 From Congo XL (X LARGE) though it is most knownPRODUCT 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