Natural Botryoidal Malachite Specimens x 3 From Congo LARGE Tray The name Rhodonite is derived

The name Rhodonite is derived from the Greek word "rhodos

Size = 108 - 138 mm

Rhodonite DT

and polished finish

Supply and demand for this material is highly variable and completely unpredictable

Natural Botryoidal Malachite Specimens x 3 From Congo LARGE Tray The name Rhodonite is derivedPRODUCT DESCRIPTION Malachite, known for its classic botryoidal habit, is a green Copper Carbonate Hydroxide mineral with the chemical composition Cu(CO)(OH). Historically significant, Malachite was one of the first ores used to produce copper metal. Our specimens are sourced from the Congo, a region extensively mined for its copper content, making specimen grade Malachite increasingly difficult to obtain. The mineral's name has evolved over time;