PRODUCT INFORMATION
General Description
Stunning unique habit, not seen these in a few decades1 Spehnoid crystalline malachite balls, sitting on a quartz to feldspar like matrix! These are classic specimens for the cabinet collectors. Not bulk ore, whjich is processed. Unique habit. Stunning. HIhgly collectible. Limited stock available. 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 the revised spelling was widely adopted as Malachite. Malachite has a widely variable habit ranging from botryoidal, silky, and stalactite like forms. The weight to size ratio of specimens can also have a wide range of variation depending on the density of the material. Highly dense banded or flower pattern material is considered the best for cutting material. Cutting rough material is $25 - $32 per kg and 50 - 70% of the rough is lost during polishing processing making the polished price per kg quite high. Price is grade dependant. Item/s are as shown.Product Data
Locality = Kambove, CongoGrade = Very Good to A Grade
Size = 99 - 103 mm | 3.9 - 4.1 inch
Net Weight = 1 Kg | 2.2 Lbs
Product Type = Small Batch
Net Weight = 0.99 kg
SKU = MABNNTO142318
We have 1 in stock.
PLEASE NOTE: The product title specifies the exact number of individual pieces included in your purchase (eg. x12, x1, x35 etc). “We have 1 in stock” means we have 1(one) complete batch (as per quantity stated in the product title) or 1 (one) unique product available as appropriate. Prices are grade dependent and all items are sold as shown in the product images.
All prices exclude SA VAT. International export clients will not be charged VAT by us, but you may be charged import VAT by customs in your country.
PLEASE NOTE: The product title specifies the exact number of individual pieces included in your purchase (eg. x12, x1, x35 etc). “We have 1 in stock” means we have 1(one) complete batch (as per quantity stated in the product title) or 1 (one) unique product available as appropriate. Prices are grade dependent and all items are sold as shown in the product images.
All prices exclude SA VAT. International export clients will not be charged VAT by us, but you may be charged import VAT by customs in your country.