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Photo by Holly Smith

Malachite

Malachite stalactites, 8 cm, from the Tonglushan mine, Daye County, Huangshi, Hubei, China. Photo by Holly Smith.

Product details

SpeciesMalachite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityChina, Hubei, Tonglushan Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 220
Current owner
Tim Smith
Tim Smith
North Wales
Member since 2025

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Malachite
Mineral guide
Learn about Malachite
vivid green banded crystals and botryoidal forms from copper deposits; color varieties, formation clues, and identification tips for collectors.
Malachite
Regional guide
Malachite from Tonglushan Mine
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Locality guide
Tonglushan Mine
Tonglushan Mine, China — a Cu-Fe-Au skarn locality known for peach to red calcite crystals and iridescent chalcopyrite balls, a top target for collectors.