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Polished Malachite Gemstones
| Pictured above is tumbled Malachite. These tumble-polished stones range in diameter from about 3/4 to 1 1/4 inch (19 to 30 mm). The stones that you receive will be similar in size, shape and color to the stones shown above. These Malachite gemstones are perfect for a variety of crafts, decorating and jewelry projects - or simply to admire!
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Warning
Polished stones can be a choking hazard for small children. |
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Tumbled Malachite Gemstones
Size Range: Approximately 3/4" to 1 1/4" (19-30 mm)
Stone Count: About 30 to 50 stones per pound
From: Zaire
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Treasure Bags! Velour pouches for storing
stones or giving them as gifts. | |
Malachite is popular gemstone that displays bands and bulls-eyes in various shades of green. When you pick
up a piece of Malachite you will immediately sense a distinct weighty feel. The green color and weighty feel of this stone are both a result of copper. Malachite is an ore of copper and the metal gives it a specific gravity that is about 50% higher than most other gemstones.
Our Malachite stones are beautifully polished and in pleasing rounded shapes. They are sold in 4 ounce (113 gram), 8 ounce (226 gram) and one pound (453 gram) bags. Your stones will be similar in size, shape and color to the stones pictured above. They are perfect for a
variety of jewelry and craft projects - or simply to admire.
More information about Malachite
Malachite has been used as a gemstone for nearly 6000 years. It is very popular when it is cut into beads,
cabochons and used to produce sculptures or small carvings. Malachite has a low hardness compared to most other
gemstones. Its hardness of 3.5 to 4.5 on the Mohs scale and its ability to cleave easily makes it a stone that
is best suited for uses that will not be subject to impact and abrasion - such as pendants, earrings, pins, and
bolos. Many lapidaries believe that it is too soft to serve as a good ringstone or belt buckle.
Most of the gemstone-grade Malachite used today is produced in Zaire, Australia, Namibia, Russia and Arizona.
It is usually found associated with deposits of copper ore.
Malachite Properties |
| Color |
Bright green with dark green and black markings. |
| Hardness |
3.5 - 4 |
| Optical Properties |
Translucent to opaque |
| Luster |
Dull to earthy |
| Cleavage |
Perfect in one direction, fair in another. |
| Crystal Properties |
Monoclinic |
| Specific Gravity |
3.6 - 4 |
| Mineral / Rock Type |
A copper carbonate mineral. |
| Healing Properties |
None scientifically proven. |
| Other Properties |
Color patterns often a result of botryoidal and stalactitic habits. |
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Keychain Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with six keychains and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) or "large" (7/8 inch to 1 1/4 inch) " size stones. |
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Necklace Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with three necklace chains (16 inch), three bails (to hold the bell-caps) and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" size stones (3/4 inch to 1 inch). |
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Tie Tac Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit contains three tie tac sets. We recommend "small" (1/2 inch to 3/4 inch)or "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) size stones. |
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Glue: Epoxy 330:
A water-clear glue made for bonding gem materials to metal findings and for bonding glass, china ceramics and other non-porous materials. Mix Part A with Part B, apply, hardens in two hours. |
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The words "gold" and "silver" as used above are colors and do not imply precious metal content. |
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