Velvet Malachite Congo red often forms within quartz as

often forms within quartz as crystal blades most commonly presenting rich blue hues ranging from pale sky to deep ocean

55 oz and is 3

This specimen has been photographed with mid wave black light

25" and weighs 16

Velvet Malachite Congo red often forms within quartz asMalachite is a green copper carbonate mineral, Cu2CO3(OH)2. Its name comes from the ancient word for the mallow plant, which according to the ancients it resembled. Its distinctive color and flowing geometric bands make it appear dynamic and interactive somewhat life like. "Velvet" Malachite has a unique texture, looking soft, with gentle patterns made up of fibrous layers. This item is 7. 87" x 4. 5" and weighs 36. 05 oz.