5.2" Sparkling RainForest Green Silky FIBROUS MALACHITE Crystals Congo for sale

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.. ..5.2" Sparkling Rain Forest Green SilkyFIBROUS MALACHITE Crystals - Congofor sale$180.00Size:5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3"Shipping weight:2.2 poundsCondition:ExcellentLearn what this meansShips within24 hours!Free U.S. ShippingFree insurance forinternational ordersWhat do we do to ensure color accuracy inour photos?What we doHow do we pack specimens forsafe shipment?How we do itRecommended stand :Medium 2½" Peg StandHere is a superb specimen of silky malachite, a form of malachite with actual crystals that grew as leafy fibrous sprays with a high luster. The slender malachite crystals are a bright green color, and the darker green is the terminated ends of crystals. The shiny surfaces really sparkle in the light, making it a very attention-grabbing piece with excellent display aesthetics.5.2" large cabinet sizeBright, chatoyant surfacesFlashy, bright, radiating fans with no damageSizzling electric green color that sparkles and twinkles in the lightEB0214MALFIB4 All of our specimens come with a custom label with accurate locality information LocalityInformation about crystals/mineral specimens from this locationHere's a really eye-catching specimen of radiating FIBROUS MALACHITE (also called silky or velvet malachite) which was mined at the Mindingi Mine, Swambo, Katanga Province, D.R.Congo. I picked up this dramatic piece at the Tucson Gem, Rock, and Mineral Show, where it was displayed by a wholesale dealer from the Congo.Fibrous malachite is a rare form of malachite made up of slender to acicular prisms that grew as dense intergrowths of tiny, fibrous needles. These needles merge to create sprays and fans that are highly lustrous and very bright green.M ineralogyFacts about gems, rocks and mineralsMalachite is a famous and very popular semi-precious stone. It is named for the Greek word for "mallow", a green herb. Its banded light and dark green designs are one-of-a-kind, and give it a unique ornamental quality unlike that of any other stone. The light and dark green bands are so distictive that malachite maybe one of the most easily recognized minerals by the general public. A popular design of ceramic ware which imitates this banding is named after the mineral malachite. It forms the banding from subtle changes in the oxidation states of the surrounding pore waters, but the exact mechanism is still not well understood. Tumbled stones of malachite are possibly the most popular tumbled stones ever and are sold in litterally every rock shop around the world. Carvings and figurines of malachite are almost as common. A skilled craftsman can make the concentric malachite bands follow the curves of a work of art like contours on a rugged terrain. Although malachite art is not as precious as jade; it is hard to argue that it is less beautiful.Malachite is also popular in jewelry, Native American Southwestern jewelry especially. The stones inlayed in silver make a nice variance from the traditional turquoise jewelry. Instead of competing, the two green stones tend to compliment each other when placed together in the same settings. Other stones such as coral, mother-of-pearl, azurite, jasper and onyx used in the typically handcrafted jewelry also compliment malachite's green colors.Although its massive carvable forms are well known, its crystalline forms are much rarer and only recently becoming widely available to the average mineral collector. One of its more unique habits is its fine acicular crusts and tufts. At times appearing as a mat of thin hairs or as a carpet of green velvet. Another unusual habit is its stalactitic habits such as pictured above.Many beautiful specimens of malachite contain special combinations with other minerals. Such combinations are some of the most colorful mineral assortments in the mineral world. They include such stunningly colorful minerals as dark blue azurite, sparkling black mottramite, baby blue chrysocolla, or rusty red limonite. So common is malachite that it is associated with almost every secondary copper mineral whether they are carbonate minerals or not. Malachite is found with many rare copper silicates, halides, phosphates, sulfates and carbonates such as duftite, libethenite, aurichalcite, sphaerocobaltite, kolwezite, shattuckite, atacamite, chalcophyllite, antlerite, conichalcite, rosasite, chalcosiderite, clinoclase, brochantite, graemite, liroconite, mixite and cornetite, to name a few.Malachite has a mineral impostor called pseudomalachite. Pseudomalachite is a copper phosphate that has a massive crystal habit and color that are very similar to malachite's habit and color, although the two minerals have different structures. Pseudomalachite means "false malachite" in latin and is very rare compared to malachite.Malachite is an impostor of its own. It frequently pseudomorphs the closely associated mineral azurite. A pseudomorph is a mineral specimen where the original mineral has been chemically replaced by another mineral, but the outward appearance is still retained. Pseudomorph means "false shape" in latin parlance. The transformation is fascinating and sometimes leaves a nearly perfect azurite crystal shape that is actually malachite. Often the transformation is incomplete and leaves a blue/green mineral specimen unlike any other. A gem trade name is used for ornamental stones with this combination called azur-malachite.MetaphysicsInformation about crystal, gem and mineral metaphysics and healingPeople interested in metaphysics and crystal healing tell us that malachite is a stone of transformation. It assists one in changing situations, and provides for the transfer of sacred information leading to spiritual evolution. It can be used to facilitate insight concerning the causes of any specific health condition, providing insight into the basic disorders within the body, mine and spirit. Malachite is an equalizing and balancing agent, helping create an unobstructed path to a desired goal.Our guaranteeBuy more,save more"crystal-digger"finds a keeper!for information about payment,shipping, invoicing, how to contact us,and moreEvery specimen comes with our label, giving the full mineral name plus accurate locality informationAbout Treasure Mountain MiningFine Mineral Specimens for saleFine crystals for saleMetaphysical crystals for saleWe are an award-winning, internationally known internet mineral dealer with an impeccable reputation for high quality mineral specimens, fast, friendly service, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all sales. Our mission is to bring joy into the lives of our mineral collecting customers by helping them build high-quality collections of gemstones, crystals, minerals and rocks. To do this, we offer a wide variety of the finest crystals including loose gemstones for sale, large crystal clusters for sale, pyrite nuggets for sale, aquamarine gemstones for sale, and quartz crystals for sale. You can come to us to buy clear quartz crystals, black tourmaline rough, phantom quartz crystals, raw amethyst crystals, amethyst quartz crystal geodes, gemstones for jewelry, and mineral specimens and crystals. Not only are we the best place to buy gemstones, we also provide gem and mineral information, facts about rocks and minerals, we help our customers identify rocks and minerals, and we report on the major rock and mineral shows. Also, you can read about us on Bob's Rock Shop, Mindat, and many other fine websites. read more

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