Natural Micro Botryoidal Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 2 From Congo XXL (HUGE) celebrating the unique imperfections and

celebrating the unique imperfections and artistry that digital precision lacks

Size = 148 - 117 - 57 mm

The crystals typically exhibit a range of purple hues

crystal transparency

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Natural Micro Botryoidal Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 2 From Congo XXL (HUGE) celebrating the unique imperfections andPRODUCT 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