Natural Micro Botryoidal Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 6 From Congo POLISHED / NATURAL r-zchlnj{right:0px

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with each piece polished to perfection and showing off its unique character

is affectionately known as Watermelon Fluorite

Some pieces also feature unique phantom formations or patterns that resemble wisps of smoke frozen within the crystal

he is always eager to experiment

Natural Micro Botryoidal Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 6 From Congo POLISHED / NATURAL r-zchlnj{right:0pxPRODUCT 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