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Malachite

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Nice cluster of lustrous Malachite spheres, the largest of which is 1.7 cm across. What differentiates this from other similar clusters is the variation in color, going from light green to very rich dark green. This adds to the visual appeal, which was already high to begin with.

Product details

SpeciesMalachite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.7 x 3.7 x 1.7 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.