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The Crystal Cache

Malachite Box

Malachite Box

Regular price $136.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $136.00 USD
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This beautiful Malachite Box has been handcrafted from exquisite malachite. Its symmetrical hexagon shape adds a touch of timeless class to any room, while the deep green of the malachite makes it a work of art. Store your valuables in this luxurious box.

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Dimensions: 2.8"x3"x1.4"

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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, and southwestern U.S. copper districts.