Natural Micro Botryoidal Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 4 From Congo Malawi These “flower” patterns are caused

These “flower” patterns are caused by the way the mineral crystallizes in radiating clusters

elongated Schorl Tourmaline crystals perched on a matrix of clear or milky Quartz

Malachite was one of the first ores used to produce copper metal

Often called Desert or Picasso Jasper due to the stunning patterns and complex colours

Each 5kg batch includes 17 to 22 pieces

Natural Micro Botryoidal Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 4 From Congo Malawi These “flower” patterns are causedPRODUCT INFORMATION General Description Botryoidal 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