Natural Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 2 From Congo HAND MADE it features a triclinic crystal

it features a triclinic crystal structure and is prized for its vibrant coloration and impressive hardness

Size = 51 - 70 mm

Size = 104 - 144 mm

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These are stunning plate-like specimens which have fairly small but densely packed crystals

Natural Crystalline Malachite Specimens x 2 From Congo HAND MADE it features a triclinic crystalPRODUCT INFORMATION General Description 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 spelling was