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MALACHITE

MALACHITE

823

$275.00 AUD
$275.00 AUD
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Malachite, a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral with the formula Cu2CO3(OH)2, is known for its opaque, green-banded appearance. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system, typically forming botryoidal, fibrous, or stalagmitic masses in fractures and spaces deep underground, where chemical precipitation is facilitated by the water table and hydrothermal fluids. While individual crystals are uncommon, they do appear as slender to acicular prisms. Occasionally, malachite also forms  pseudomorphs after the more tabular or blocky azurite crystals.

Chrysocolla is the mineral associated with this specimen. It is a hydrous copper phyllosilicate mineral and mineraloid. The structure of Chrysocolla has been under scrutiny, as spectrographic studies from 2006 suggest that materials identified as Chrysocolla may actually be a combination of the copper hydroxide spertiniite and chalcedony. Chrysocolla is typically found in amorphous forms.

This specimen is from our collection and acquired mid 1980s. This kind of specimen is hard to get to, as the mine is no longer operational.

Specimen details

The numbers under "variant" are the measurements in mm and weight in grams. Where known, the origin of the specimen is mentioned. The number at the end, is the specimen number in our collection. Colours may vary, due to photography.

Care

It's important to know that many minerals can be effectively cleaned with water. However, before using any cleaning methods, such as dissolvers or ultrasound, please take the time to research online. Improper use of these techniques could potentially harm your specimen.

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80 80 80 / LIKASI SHABA, CONGO / 823-12823
80 80 80 / LIKASI SHABA, CONGO / 823-12823
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