Malachite, Cu2CO3(OH)2 (Copper Carbonate Hydroxide), is a well known and popular semi-precious stone and is named after the Greek word for "mallow", a green herb. The banded light and dark green designs give it a unique ornamental quality unlike that of any other stone. The bands and colour are so distinctive that malachite is one of the most easily recognised minerals by the general public.

Description: This is a very unusual form of Malachite. The mineral forms botryoidal masses some of which have fans of hair-like crystals on the surface. In other places the Malachite appears semi-transparent giving it an almost glass-like lustre and appearance. A very aesthetic piece under the right lighting.

Location: Shaba Province, Congo.