Ranked as one of the most important mineral discoveries in history, African Malachite is one of nature's wonders. This distinct green stone is a one-of-a-kind treat with its vivid green color and beautiful natural patterns. African malachite is a semiprecious stone also known as copper carbonate. Wear this stunning gem as a brooch, pendant, ring, or more.
Highlights
- CARAT: Total weight of the gem is 1.19 ctw
- CUT: The gemstone is beautifully cut in the oval shape
- SIZE: It comes in the size of 7x5 mm
- ORIGIN: Originally sourced from the Ruashi mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo, currently large malachite deposits can be found throughout the world, but still Africa has the finest quality of rough malachite
- EXCEPTIONAL GEM: This stone is usually found in opaque green masses or bands alternate light and dark layers with concentric circles. The deep green color is the resultant of copper deposits in the stone
- FUN FACT: Malachite's name is derived from the Greek molochitis lithos, meaning "mallow-green stone" or mahle meaning "green mallow plant," after its resemblance to the leaves of the mallow plant