Polished Chrysocolla With Malachite - D.R. Congo

Here is a polished combination of chrysocolla and malachite. This is one hefty specimen for the price tag. While it does not have all of the eye-catching features seen in our other specimens, it is special in its own way. It showcases near-perfect separation of the malachite and chrysocolla on one edge. What makes this piece so special is its composition. One side of this specimen is very gem, giving off the look of blue frosting. While the other side still showcases some dark spots of the matrix. You truly get the best of both with this specimen! Size: 2.5 x 1.1 x 0.9 in. Weight: 3.4 oz Malachite is a copper carbonate mineral that can often be found in botryoidal, fibrous, or stalactite formations. Its name is derived from the Greek words "molochites lithos", meaning mallow-green stone. This is because is its close resemblance to the green leaves of the mallow plant. Records show that Malachite has been mined for almost 4000 years where it was smelted to obtain copper. It is frequentl