Malachite Gemstones

  • Hardness

    3.5 - 4.0 on the Mohs scale.

  • 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.

  • Appearance

    Usually banded from bright to dark green, opaque. Malachite has a very distinctive color. Sometimes found with bluish bands of Azurite.

  • 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.

Malachite
Malachite

MLC124
MLC124
3.98 ct. total
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

MLC136
MLC136
8.24 ct. total
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

MLC150
MLC150
1.50 ct. total
5.0mm Cabochon, Round Cut
Medium
Strong Green
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
Quantity Available: 22 pairs
With areas of darker green.
Malachite

MLC152
MLC152
69.10 ct., 'A' Grade
12.0mm Cabochon, Round Cut
Medium
Strong Green
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
Quantity Available: 8
With areas of darker green.
Malachite

MLC155
MLC155
45.09 ct., 'A' Grade
30.0x22.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Medium
Moderately Strong Green
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
One of a kind.
Malachite

MLC141
MLC141
7.95 ct.
12.0mm Cabochon, Square Cut
Medium
Strong Green
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
Quantity Available: 9
With stripes of lighter and darker green.
Malachite

MLC145
MLC145
56.09 ct.
20.0x16.0mm Egg
Medium
Moderately Strong Green
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
One of a kind.
With swirls of lighter and darker green.
Malachite

MLC148
MLC148
58.48 ct.
20.0x16.0mm Egg
Medium
Moderately Strong Green
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
One of a kind.
Malachite

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.

Malachite Quality AA A
Shape Size Avg. Weight Price Each
6mm
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8mm
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10mm
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12mm
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15mm
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16mm
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18mm
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20mm
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25mm
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30mm
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  AA A
5x3mm
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6x4mm
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7x5mm
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8x6mm
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9x7mm
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10x8mm
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12x10mm
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14x7mm
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14x10mm
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14x12mm
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16x12mm
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18x13mm
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20x15mm
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22x8mm
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25x18mm
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30x22mm
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40x30mm
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  AA A
12mm
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