Natural Micro Botryoidal Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 6 From Congo Multi - Mineral Locality = Mwinilunga

Locality = Mwinilunga

Size = 90 - 131 mm

this stone has a delicate and serene appearance

Grade =  Good to Very Good Grade

A stunning range of extra rare Mtorolite (Emerald Chrome Chrysoprase) plates which have been polished on the one side

Natural Micro Botryoidal Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 6 From Congo Multi - Mineral Locality = MwinilungaPRODUCT 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