Natural Botryoidal Malachite Specimen x 1 From Tenke Fungurume, Congo

A NOTE FROM NICK
Large Bright Dark Green solid Botryoidal semi crystalline malachite specimen. Solid cutting material costs US what this baby is selling for, so its actually a give away, but we thought is was attractive as a specimen, rather than polishing it. Does have slight scratches but is a beautiful piece at a very cheap price for what it is. It would also cut into killer polished slices or jewellery as lapidary material.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Botryoidal Malachite: Nature’s Sculpted Green Gem

Botryoidal Malachite from the Congo is a variety of Malachite found in the oxidized zones of Copper deposits, known for its distinctive, rounded, bubble-like formations that resemble grape clusters. This rich green Copper Carbonate mineral is highly valued for its smooth, often semi-crystalline surface, displaying concentric and ring patterns in varying shades of green. Some specimens even exhibit chatoyancy on the "meaty" part of the matrix, making them highly sought after for lapidary work and designer jewelry. However, it's important to appreciate their natural beauty and avoid cutting up exceptional specimens.

PRODUCT MINERALS 
Botryoidal Malachite

PRODUCT FEATURES
Monoclinic, Botryoidal

PRODUCT COLOUR 
Green

MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
3 to 4

PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Tenke Fungurume, Congo 
Grade = Good to Very Good Grade
Size = 158 x 119 x 89 mm