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Semi Precious Stone Malachite

Malachite from the Democratic Republic of Congo Malachite is the carbonate mineral, copper (II) carbonate hydroxide Cu2CO3 (OH)2. It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system, and actually most often forms botryoidally, fibrous, and stalagmites masses. Individual crystals are rare, but do occur as slender to acicular prisms. Pseudo morphs after more of the tabular and blocky azurite crystals also occur.

Malachite

Historical Facts of Malachite

Hardness 3.5 - 4 on Mohs Scale
Crystal habit Massive, botryoidal, stalactitic
Crystal system Monoclinic - prismatic
Density 3.6 - 4
Color Green
Luster Dull/Vitreous
Occurrence Zambia, Tsumeb, Namibia, Ural mountains, Russia; Mexico, Broken Hill, New South Wales, England, Lyon

Gemstones Jewelry Malachite

Malachite Bracelet
Malachite Bracelet
Malachite Earrings
Malachite Earring
Malachite Necklace
Malachite Necklace
Malachite Rings
Malachite Ring

 

   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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