Mineral Species: Malachite and Dolomite
Chemical Formula: Cu2CO3(OH)2
Chemical Name: Copper Carbonate Hydroxide
Mineral Class: Carbonate
Mineral Notes: Malachite 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: These combined specimens of Malachite and Dolomite are very attractive and therefore highly sought-after. The base of the specimen consists of massive pink-brown Dolomite. On the top surface the Dolomite forms small nodules and rhombohedral crystals. In between lie well-formed crystals of glassy, bottle-green Malachite. The contast between the pink and green is very attractive. The added bright luster means that when the specimen is illuminated it glows with strong reflections.
