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Velvet Malachite Crust on Matrix, China

SKU · ne080
$17.27
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Malachite as fabric: a short emerald nap of fibrous crystals laid over brown weathered rock, rising into low rounded bosses with a brighter fan of longer fibres at the upper right. Mounted on a clear acrylic cube. 3.6 × 3.0 × 3.3 cm, 40 g.

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Specimen details

MineralMalachite
LocalityChina
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Chemical formulaCu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Dimensions3.6 cm × 3.0 cm × 3.3 cm
Weight40 g
ColorGreen
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesMalachite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Malachite behaves like fabric here. A short emerald nap of fibrous crystals lies over the brown weathered rock, gathering into low rounded bosses and opening, at the upper right, into a brighter fan of longer fibres that throws a silky sheen as the piece is turned.

Malachite (Cu2CO3(OH)2) grows where copper ore meets carbonated groundwater in the weathering zone, and this velvet is nothing more exotic than the same crystal drawn out into hair-fine fibres packed side by side. At Mohs 3.5–4 those fibres crush flat under a fingertip, so treat the surface as look-only: dust it with air rather than a cloth, and keep acids and ammonia-based cleaners well away, since both attack copper carbonates directly.

A thumbnail-plus at 3.6 × 3.0 × 3.3 cm and 40 g, putty-set on a clear acrylic cube that presents the greenest face forward. These images document the specimen you will own, base included.

About Malachite

Malachite is a carbonate mineral recognized among collectors for its crystal form and distribution, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Malachite in our encyclopedia

About China

China — dominant modern source for collector-grade specimens since the 1990s.

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Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Malachite natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals. A display base is included.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Velvet Malachite Crust on Matrix, China
Velvet Malachite Crust on Matrix, China
$17.27