{"product_id":"natural-extra-large-malachite-pseudomorph-after-azurite-specimen-x-1-from-kolwezi-congo","title":"Natural Extra Large Malachite Pseudomorph After Azurite Specimen x 1 From Kolwezi, Congo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA NOTE FROM NICK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA single exceptional natural extra large Malachite Pseudomorph specimen, 223 x 200 x 128 mm and weighing 2.63 kg. Bladed Malachite after Azurite original crystallisation, with Chrysocolla and Planchéite. This is one of the largest specimens to come out of Kolwezi recently. A perfect specimen and a classic that would fit well into a top collection or a museum. It also has two different habits of crystals, with the bladed pseudomorphic Malachite along with Botryoidal Malachite ball crystallisation. Slight chatoyancy on the crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMalachite after Azurite is a pseudomorph, where green Malachite has slowly replaced blue Azurite crystals while keeping their original bladed or ball shape. Both are copper carbonate minerals and often occur with Chrysocolla. It has a Mohs hardness of 3.5 to 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DATA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocality = Kolwezi, Congo\u003cbr\u003eGrade = Very Good to A Grade\u003cbr\u003eSize = 223 x 200 x 128 mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MALACHITE - PSEUDOMORPH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50839499866305,"sku":"189-881-261027BM","price":11760.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2066\/6451\/files\/189881_11.jpg?v=1793630915","url":"https:\/\/www.toprocks.com\/products\/natural-extra-large-malachite-pseudomorph-after-azurite-specimen-x-1-from-kolwezi-congo","provider":"Toprock Gemstones and Minerals ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}