Mineral Species: Malachite on Chrysocolla
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: An unusual specimen of highly crystalline Malachite on a thin bed of blue Chrysocolla. The contrast is very attractive, especially as the Malachite is very lustrous and gemmy. There are very distinct botryoidal undulations within the Malachite adding to the striking aesthetic appearance.
