{"product_id":"velvet-malachite","title":"Natural Velvet Malachite Specimen 240g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eVelvet Malachite: A Congo Treasure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVelvet malachite, a stunning variety of malachite, is renowned for its silky, fibrous texture and vibrant green colour. This exquisite mineral is primarily found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly in the Kolwezi mining district of the Lualaba province. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Democratic Republic of Congo is home to some of the world's largest and highest quality malachite deposits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalachite forms through the secondary mineralisation of copper deposits. It occurs in the oxidised zones of these deposits, where copper minerals undergo chemical reactions with water and carbon dioxide. This process leads to the formation of malachite, often developing in botryoidal (grapelike) or fibrous masses. The fibrous variety, known as velvet malachite, has a fine, silky texture that resembles green velvet, giving it its name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAUD $120.00 + shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gorgeous specimen weighs 240 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TFD Jewellery Crystals and Curio Pieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49815563862315,"sku":"","price":592.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/8763\/4507\/files\/IMG_2806.jpg?v=1730508658","url":"https:\/\/tfdjewellery.com\/en-cn\/products\/velvet-malachite","provider":"TFD Jewellery, Crystals \u0026 Curios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}