Malachite, Fibrous Chalcopyrite high shine mica and range

high shine mica and range in hue from nearly clear to classic sea green to deep blue

“Cathedral” geodes are named for their tall

Discovered - 1891

Barite is a mineral with an interesting history

with texture ranging from velvety and dark to rugose and sparkling

Malachite, Fibrous Chalcopyrite high shine mica and rangeA vivid and richly colored copper based mineral, Malachite is known for its deep green coloration, resulting from the oxidation of its copper and sulfide components. Malachite has been mined for both use in copper tools and for ornamentation and jewelry. It rarely occurs in crystal form but is often found in botryoidal or fibrous formations. The rich, silky and lustrous texture of these fibrous Malachite specimens from Congo combined with the