Natural Micro Botryoidal Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 4 From Tenke Fungurume, Congo XL (X LARGE) the initial discovery has undergone

the initial discovery has undergone sporadic work to transform sizable blocks into smaller

this unique craft has evolved to primarily focus on creating animal-themed sculptures and other items tailored to the local tourism market

Size = 60 - 91 mm | 2

Size = 46 - 67 mm

Natural Micro Botryoidal Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 4 From Tenke Fungurume, Congo XL (X LARGE) the initial discovery has undergonePRODUCT INFORMATION General Description Malachite is a green Copper Carbonate Hydroxide mineral. 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