Malachite Gemstones
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Hardness
3.5 - 4.0 on the Mohs scale.
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Occurrence
An important copper ore, it is found wherever copper deposits occur, namely Chile, United States (New Mexico, Arizona), Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, Nambia, former Soviet Union, Australia, France and England. Often found alongside the mineral Azurite, a bluish copper ore.
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Appearance
Usually banded from bright to dark green, opaque. Malachite has a very distinctive color. Sometimes found with bluish bands of Azurite.
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Enhancements
Malachite is occasionally coated with colorless wax, or rarely impregnated with plastic and/or other hardened agents to improve durabilty and appearance.
More information on gemstone enhancements.
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3.98 ct. total |
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| 8.0mm Cabochon, Round Cut |
| Medium |
| Moderately Strong Green |
| Opaque |
| [W] Impregnated with wax/oil. |
| Quantity Available: 39 pairs |
| With bands of dark green to bright green. |
| Malachite |
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8.24 ct. total |
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| 10.0mm Cabochon, Round Cut |
| Medium |
| Moderately Strong Green |
| Opaque |
| [N] Not enhanced. |
| Quantity Available: 3 pairs |
| With stripes of lighter and darker green. |
| Malachite |
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1.50 ct. total |
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| 5.0mm Cabochon, Round Cut |
| Medium |
| Strong Green |
| Opaque |
| [N] Not enhanced. |
| Quantity Available: 22 pairs |
| With areas of darker green. |
| Malachite |
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69.10 ct., 'A' Grade |
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| 12.0mm Cabochon, Round Cut |
| Medium |
| Strong Green |
| Opaque |
| [N] Not enhanced. |
| Quantity Available: 8 |
| With areas of darker green. |
| Malachite |
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45.09 ct., 'A' Grade |
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| 30.0x22.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut |
| Medium |
| Moderately Strong Green |
| Opaque |
| [N] Not enhanced. |
| One of a kind. |
| Malachite |
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7.95 ct. |
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| 12.0mm Cabochon, Square Cut |
| Medium |
| Strong Green |
| Opaque |
| [N] Not enhanced. |
| Quantity Available: 9 |
| With stripes of lighter and darker green. |
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56.09 ct. |
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| 20.0x16.0mm Egg |
| Medium |
| Moderately Strong Green |
| Opaque |
| [N] Not enhanced. |
| One of a kind. |
| With swirls of lighter and darker green. |
| Malachite |
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58.48 ct. |
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| 20.0x16.0mm Egg |
| Medium |
| Moderately Strong Green |
| Opaque |
| [N] Not enhanced. |
| One of a kind. |
| Malachite |
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Calibrated Malachite
Calibrated Malachite
Specify size, shape and quality when ordering. Prices are subject to change without notice. Actual carat weight may vary from the average carat weight listed.
- AA "Bull's Eye", opaque, medium light to medium green stripes with dark to very dark green stripes, good cut, good polish.
- A Opaque, medium light to medium green stripes with dark to very dark green stripes, good cut, good polish.
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