Raw, Unpolished, Velvety Malachite - Guangdong Province, China

Specimen of "Velvety" Malachite from Guangdong Province, China. These pieces have great color, chatoyancy (or cat's-eye effect), and an interesting fibrous texture. Malachite owes its color to the presence of copper.

~1.75" x 1.6" - 60.2g