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Malachite

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An interesting and attractive cluster of deep green Malachite spheres, all with good luster. Some of the spheres are slightly variegated between dark and medium green, but the best feature of all is that on some of the surfaces you can actually see the famous banding so desired in massive Malachite. The largest of the balls reaches 2.2 cm across.

Product details

SpeciesMalachite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.8 x 3.6 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityDR Congo, Haut-Katanga, Katanga Copper Crescent

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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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 Katanga Copper Crescent, DR Congo
from Katanga Copper Crescent, DR Congo — velvety stalactites, fibrous sprays, and crisp botryoids; notable for surface life and precise locality.