Natural Micro Botryoidal Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 6 From Congo Multi - Mineral We do however from time

We do however from time to time obtain exceptionally rare leaf shaped crystalline baryte specimens or specimens showing other habits

Size = 90 - 131 mm

Locality = Mwinilunga

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Natural Micro Botryoidal Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 6 From Congo Multi - Mineral We do however from timePRODUCT INFORMATION General Description Classic botryoidal habit! Malachite, is a green Copper Carbonate Hydroxide mineral with a chemical composition of Cu2(CO3)(OH)2. 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