Fibrous Malachite - D.R. Congo Stone: Amazonite Beads

Stone: Amazonite Beads

This slab has gorgeous chevron patterning

it is irradiated

Setting: Bezel

Chemical Formula: Ca₂Al₂Si₃O₁₂ (OH)

Fibrous Malachite - D.R. Congo Stone: Amazonite BeadsHere is just a classic example of fibrous malachite at a great size for any style collection! Size: 2. 9 x 1. 8 x 1. 4 in. Weight: 3. 6 oz Location: D. R. Congo Malachite is a copper carbonate mineral that can often be found in botryoidal, fibrous, or stalactite formations. Its name is derived from the Greek words "molochites lithos", meaning mallow green stone. This is because is its close resemblance to the green leaves of the mallow plant. Records