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These are classic specimens for the cabinet collectors. Not bulk ore, which is processed. Unique habit. Stunning. Highley 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. 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These are classic specimens for the cabinet collectors. Not bulk ore, which is processed. Unique habit. Stunning. Highley 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. 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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. 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Originating from Kasompe, Congo, this region produces some of the finest silky specimens in the world, making them highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike. Malachite, a green Copper Carbonate Hydroxide mineral with the chemical composition Cu2(CO3)(OH)2, holds a rich history as one of the earliest ores used to extract Copper metal. Our specimens are meticulously sourced from the Congo, where extensive mining operations focus on its copper content, making specimen-grade material a rare find. Initially referred to as \"Molochitus\" by Pliny the Elder in 79 CE, the revised spelling \"Malachite\" gained widespread adoption by 1661. Malachite exhibits a diverse range of habits, including botryoidal, silky, and stalactite-like forms. The weight-to-size ratio of specimens varies greatly depending on the density of the material, with highly dense banded or flower-patterned material being ideal for cutting. While botryoidal specimens are commonly available, silky or fibrous varieties are more challenging to obtain. Stalactite specimens, the rarest and most collectible, command particular admiration for their unique beauty. Price is grade dependant. 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These are classic specimens for the cabinet collectors. Not bulk ore, which is processed. Unique habit. Stunning. Highley 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. 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