Natural Micro Botryoidal Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 2 From Congo Gemmy Size = 50 - 76

Size = 50 - 76 mm

Net Weight = 500 g | 1

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

Ideal mix for a shop adding something new

The distinctive V-shaped banding and linear patterns

Natural Micro Botryoidal Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 2 From Congo Gemmy Size = 50 - 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