Fibrous Malachite - D.R. Congo 5 billion years

5 billion years

Climate change taking place during their time caused sea levels to rise

bringing misfortune

Crystallized gypsum is collected for its beautiful flattered

Fibrous Malachite - D.R. Congo 5 billion yearsHere is another cute, bubbly formation of malachite sure to fit in your collection! This specimen shows just how beautiful this formation can be without breaking the bank. Size: 2. 1 x 1. 4 x 1. 3 in. Weight: 2. 1 oz Location: Democratic Republic of the 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