Malachite – Congo
Locality: Kongo
Weight: 4,5g
Dimensions: 3,2 x 0,8 x 0,5 cm
Polished slice on both sides
| Category: | Slices – Congo |
|---|---|
| Color: | blue, green |
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Malachite – the gemstone of green beauty and elegance
Malachite is a striking and attractive mineral belonging to the carbonate group. Due to its copper content, it has a characteristic vivid green color ranging from light to dark shades, sometimes almost black. Its banded patterns and concentric rings make it a highly valued gemstone for decorative and jewelry use.
Formation and composition
Malachite forms in the oxidized zones of copper deposits as a secondary mineral. It develops through chemical reactions between copper, oxides, carbonates, and water. It often occurs together with other copper minerals such as azurite and chrysocolla.
Localities
Major localities include the Democratic Republic of Congo (Shaba), Russia (Ural), Namibia, Mexico, and the USA (Arizona). These regions produce some of the finest and most beautiful malachite specimens known worldwide.
Uses
Jewelry: With its striking color and unique pattern, malachite is highly prized in jewelry. It is used for necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and various decorative items.
Decorative art: In the past, malachite was widely used to craft decorative objects and furniture. In Russian imperial palaces, malachite slabs adorned columns, tables, and interior panels.
Collecting: Due to its beauty and variety of forms, malachite remains a highly sought-after mineral among collectors.
Decorative art: In the past, malachite was widely used to craft decorative objects and furniture. In Russian imperial palaces, malachite slabs adorned columns, tables, and interior panels.
Collecting: Due to its beauty and variety of forms, malachite remains a highly sought-after mineral among collectors.