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MALACHITE


Malachite is composed of 66% copper and can be used as an ore of copper.  It usually forms in layered masses of radiating fibers, forming stalactitic formations which are often polished to beautiful bullseyes or bands. In Russia, it was a favorite stone of the Tsars and was made into columns, surfaces, and vases.

 

Chemistry: copper carbonate ♦ Opaque ♦ Luster: from silky to dull ♦ Crystal system: monoclinic prismatic ♦ Moh's hardness: 3.5-4 ♦ Color: bright green ♦ Localities: Ural mountains of Russia, DR Congo, southwestern U.S. copper districts.

 

Image of Malachite Elephant, CRV 1214

Malachite Elephant
$55.00
CRV 1214

 

Image of MALACHITE PYRAMID, CRV 691

Malachite Pyramid,
$72.00
CRV 691

Image of MALACHITE SPECIMEN, MIN 913

Malachite Specimen
$54.00
MIN 913

 

Image of MALACHITE CARVING, JWL 771

Malachite Carving
Bear
$475.00
CRV 771

Image of MALACHITE BOX, CRV 1228

Malachite Box
$136.00
CRV 1228

Image of Malachite Pyramid, CRV 557

Malachite Pyramid,
CRV 557

Image of Malachite box, CRV 555

Malachite Box,
$95.00
CRV 555

Image of Malachite Box, CRV 556

Malachite Box,
$125.00
CRV 556

Image of Chrysocolla/Malachite specimen, MIN 617

Chrysocolla &
Malachite Specimen,
$36.75
MIN 617

Image of Chrysocolla/Malachite specimen, MIN 618

Chrysocolla &
Malachite Specimen,
$41.00
MIN 618
Image of MALACHITE SPECIMEN, MIN 852

Malachite Specimen
$38.00
MIN 852

 Image of MALACHITE CARVING, CRV 761 Malachite Carving
Doves
$45.00
CRV 761
Image of MALACHITE CARVING, CRV 762 Malachite Carving
Owl
$32.00
CRV 762		 Image of MALACHITE CARVING, CRV 760 Malachite Carving
Elephant
$55.00
CRV 760
Image of MALACHITE CARVING, CRV 765 Malachite Carving
Dog
$30.00
CRV 765		 Image of MALACHITE CARVING, CRV 766 Malachite Carving
Dolphin
$30.00
CRV 766
Image of MALACHITE CARVING, CRV 767 Malachite Carving
Whale
$32.00
CRV 767		 Image of MALACHITE CARVING, CRV 768 Malachite Carving
Lion
$37.00
CRV 768
Image of MALACHITE SPECIMEN, MIN 912 Malachite Specimen
$28.00
MIN 912		 Image of MALACHITE OWL, CRV 1542 Malachite Carving
Owl
$650.00
CRV 1542
Image of MALACHITE CARVING, CRV 771 Malachite Carving
Leopard
$275.00
CRV 562		 Image of MALACHITE EGG, CRV 812

Malachite Egg,
$16.50
CRV 812
Image of MALACHITE SPECIMEN, MIN 818 Malachite Specimen
$120.00
MIN 818		 Image of MALACHITE SPECIMEN, MIN 915

Malachite Specimen
$36.00
MIN 915
Image of MALACHITE SPECIMEN, MIN 910

Malachite Specimen
$140.00
MIN 910

 
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