Congolese Malachite Polished Pieces (Sold by the Pound)

Already polished to bring out the depth, these Congolese malachite pieces show the rich green banding, swirls, and bullseye patterns that make this copper mineral a perennial favorite.

Malachite is a copper carbonate that forms as copper deposits oxidize, building up its signature concentric layers. This material comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo, long regarded as a source of some of the world's finest malachite. Sold by the pound as polished pieces, it's ready for display, collection, or accent work.

Material: Congolese malachite, polished pieces (sold by the pound)
Locality: Democratic Republic of Congo
Color: Rich, banded green with swirled and bullseye patterns
Formation: Copper carbonate from oxidized copper deposits

Every piece bands differently — the exact polished malachite pictured is what you'll receive.