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Malachite from Shilu mine, China
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Dark green attractive chatoyant botryoidal crystallized malachite in a cluster with little attached matrix. Naturally crystallized all around and in good condition. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Ray DeMark.Located in Yangchun County within Guangdong Province, China, the Shilu Mine is a renowned skarn-type polymetallic copper and iron deposit formed by the interaction of granitic intrusions with carbonate host rocks. Exploited since antiquity with significant modern development beginning in the mid-twentieth century, the site transitioned from an active industrial operation into a world-famous source of decorative and collectible minerals. It is particularly celebrated among mineral collectors for producing magnificent stalactitic, botryoidal, and crystalline specimens of vibrant green malachite, bright blue azurite, and associated copper minerals, making it one of China's premier historic mineral localities.
Product details
SpeciesMalachite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 x 5.5 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/17/2026
LocalityChina, Shilu mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- Oct 2026
- Price paid
- $125.00
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Malachite
vivid green banded crystals and botryoidal forms from copper deposits; color varieties, formation clues, and identification tips for collectors.Regional guide
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