Natural Crystalline Micro Botryoidal Malachite Specimens x 6 From Congo Swaziland but nothing writing home about

but nothing writing home about

Their captivating color profile and intricate vug or plate-like formations stand out

4 - 4 inch

which comes from its high Chromium content

initially mistaken for Eudialyte

Natural Crystalline Micro Botryoidal Malachite Specimens x 6 From Congo Swaziland but nothing writing home aboutPRODUCT 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