Malachite, Fibrous Chalcopyrite so care should be taken

so care should be taken when handling it

both extinct and modern

with texture ranging from velvety and dark to rugose and sparkling

instantly eye catching and distinctive

Originating from the famed Green River Formation in Wyoming

Malachite, Fibrous Chalcopyrite so care should be takenA vivid and richly colored copper based mineral, Malachite is known for its deep green coloration, resulting from the oxidation of its copper and sulfide components. Malachite has been mined for both use in copper tools and for ornamentation and jewelry. It rarely occurs in crystal form but is often found in botryoidal or fibrous formations. The rich, silky and lustrous texture of these fibrous Malachite specimens from Congo combined with the