Natural Botryoidal Malachite Specimens x 1 From Tenke Fungurume, Congo
R1,346.24 ZAR
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Natural Botryoidal Malachite Specimens x 1 From Tenke Fungurume, Congo
S117742MAL-GB240806*-250218AE-15-P30
R1,346.24 ZAR
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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 = Tenke Fungurume, Congo
Grade = Very Good Grade
Size = 217 x 175 x 64 mm
PRODUCT WEIGHT: 2.59 kg
