Botryoidal Malachite

Botryoidal malachite specimen — Image via Wikipedia: Malachite

Rarity: Common

Object Type

Mineral specimen

Medium / Material

Massive malachite

Production Place

Kolwezi, Katanga Province, DR Congo

Dimensions

H 95 × W 75 × D 40 mm · 520 g

Condition

Excellent

A botryoidal (grape-like) malachite cabochon showing concentric banding of alternating dark and pale green zones.

Materials & Techniques

Copper carbonate hydroxide (Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂)

Location

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