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Size: 21×8×5cm

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Final Price: RMB 35,000

Malachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral，with the formula Cu2CO3（OH）2.This opaque，green banded mineral crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system.They are found deep underground，where the water table and hydrothermal fluids provide the means for chemical precipitation.This lot，‘Mactch Made in Heaven’is a highly collectable piece with its special paired shape and excellent material.
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Malachite has risen to fame for its unique green and its concentric circular pattern，which resembles the beautiful spots on the peacock tail feathers.It is produced in the copper sulfide deposit oxidation zone，often along with other copper minerals（such as blue copper，natural copper，cuprite，etc.）.Crystal morphology usually presents in stalactite form，lumps，crust-like form，tuberculous form and fibrous aggregates，shining with silk luster or glass gloss.Its special green，strip patterns in dark and light giving out a kind of unique elegance，which is high in both collection value and ornamental value.