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Natural Micro Botryoidal Malachite Specimens x 12 From Congo
R2,013.20 ZAR
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Natural Micro Botryoidal Malachite Specimens x 12 From Congo
A125051MAL-250214GB-16-P25
RETAIL PRICE
R2,013.20 ZAR
Sale price
R2,013.20 ZAR
Regular price
SECRET SALE -25% IN CHECKOUT
AVAILABILITY: We currently have 1 in stock
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Classic Botryoidal Malachite: A Rare Gem from the Congo
Malachite, known for its classic botryoidal habit, is a green Copper Carbonate Hydroxide mineral with the chemical composition Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂. Historically significant, Malachite was one of the first ores used to produce copper metal. Our specimens are sourced from the Congo, a region extensively mined for its copper content, making specimen-grade Malachite increasingly difficult to obtain.
The mineral's name has evolved over time; Pliny the Elder referred to it as "Molochitus" in 79 CE, but by 1661, the modern spelling "Malachite" had been widely adopted. Malachite displays a wide variety of forms, including botryoidal, silky, and stalactite-like structures. The weight-to-size ratio of these specimens can vary greatly, depending on the material's density.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Botryoidal
PRODUCT COLOUR
Green
MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
3.5 – 4
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Congo
Grade = Good to A Grade
Size = 38 - 92 mm
PRODUCT WEIGHT: 1.77 kg
