Polished Malachite Free Forms x 3 From Kolwezi, Congo Mozambique A very interesting new product

A very interesting new product line which has up to now only been available in hearts

Size = 210 x 135 x 70 mm

celebrated for its mesmerizing chatoyancy

Size = 137 - 144 mm

Dioptase is often appreciated by the more tenured collectors

Polished Malachite Free Forms x 3 From Kolwezi, Congo Mozambique A very interesting new productPRODUCT INFORMATION General Description Polished 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 the revised