Pumpkin head figurine from Norway of Astrophylite.

Pumpkin head figurine from Norway of Astrophylite.

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Malachite (treated) engravings from Congo 50-60mm.

Beautiful malachite figures which, although "helped a bit", are therefore much less expensive than the 100% natural malchite. Furthermore, these have a beautiful shine, more beautiful than the natural ones, which are often very matte. Assortment supplied.
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SKU
11956
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Malachite is a mineral used as a gemstone. It is a copper carbonate with the chemical formula Cu2CO3(OH)2. It is often found in nature together with the related azurite (Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2). The crystal structure is monoclinic and is mostly botryoidal in shape. The name of the mineral comes from Greek and refers to the color of the mallow (mallow). Malachite was worked as a gemstone early on. In Egypt cameos, amulets and ornaments were made from it. The Greeks and Romans also knew malachite. The pulverized mineral was used as face paint and as a dye for paint. Malachite was said to be able to protect children against sorcery and witchcraft. In ancient times, it was believed to cure eye ailments. In the 16th century it was used in Central Europe to promote the growth of children and to relieve pain. Malachite is found worldwide. In Asia, significant quantities are found in China, India and the Uralin Russia, as well as in Australia. In the Americas, the main reserves are in the Southwest of the United States, mainly in the state of Arizona (a block of 4.5 tons was found near Bisbee). Malachite stones in Mexico, Chile and Cuba are of gem quality. However, the most important and historically best known malachite reserves are in Africa. Malachite has been mined here since ancient times in the Copperbelt in Congo-Kinshasa and Zambia. The malachite zone extends from the province of Katanga (Congo-Kinshasa) to Zambia. These malachites are considered the most beautiful and best in the world. Beautiful malachite crystals are found in Namibia (Tsumeb), Morocco, Zimbabwe and Angola. Europe has only small sites of little significance in Germany, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, England and France. In Belgium, malachite is found in the valley of the Salm and in limestone in Visé. Malachite is formed in oxidation zones of copper deposits.
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Dimensions 50-60mm
Country of Manufacture Congo - Kinshasa
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