Malachite rough from the DR Congo – pile of pieces
Malachite rough from the DR Congo – banding, close view
Malachite rough from the DR Congo – polished face, close view
Malachite rough from the DR Congo – banded piece
Malachite rough from the DR Congo – single piece, upright
Malachite rough from the DR Congo – botryoidal piece
Malachite rough from the DR Congo – rounded piece
Malachite rough from the DR Congo – piece, close view
Malachite rough from the DR Congo – botryoidal cluster
Malachite rough from the DR Congo – sizes beside a coin for scale
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Malachite rough from the DR Congo – pile of piecesMalachite rough from the DR Congo – banding, close viewMalachite rough from the DR Congo – polished face, close viewMalachite rough from the DR Congo – banded pieceMalachite rough from the DR Congo – single piece, uprightMalachite rough from the DR Congo – botryoidal pieceMalachite rough from the DR Congo – rounded pieceMalachite rough from the DR Congo – piece, close viewMalachite rough from the DR Congo – botryoidal clusterMalachite rough from the DR Congo – sizes beside a coin for scale

Malachite - Rough

Democratic Republic of the Congo
Price per: Gram
Precio:
$0.24 CAD
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Specifications

  • Mohs Hardness 3.5
  • Mineral Families Carbonates
  • UV Reactive Non Reactive
  • Treatments Natural/None

Descripción

Locality: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Description: Malachite is a vibrant green copper carbonate hydroxide mineral, known for its banded patterns, silky luster, and rich history in art and jewelry. Malachite forms as a secondary mineral in copper deposits, where it precipitates from water-rich in carbonates and copper ions. Its distinctive botryoidal (bubble-like) formations and banded layers make it instantly recognizable. Due to its beautiful colour, banding and botryoidal patterns it can make truly stunning lapidary projects.

Traditionally, malachite has been called the "Stone of Transformation" and revered for centuries as a stone of protection.

Chemical Composition: Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

Grade: Lapidary Grade 
Appearance: Opaque
Cracks: Minimal
Inclusions: Minimal
Cutting Note: Malachite is a copper mineral and its dust is toxic. Always cut, grind and polish it wet.

Approximate Size of 1 pc: 7cm x 6cm x 3.5cm
Approximate Weight of 1 pc: 275g

Rough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.

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