Malachite (Kulon) district of Kolwezi, Katanga, DR Congo

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Malachite cabochon pendants are characterized by excellent quality, the dominant main criterion is excellent mirror polishing.
And of course the natural malachite itself shines with rich contrast transitions and concentric intricate patterns.
All pendants are made by the method of stone processing in the form of cabochons( convex, polished upper facade without faces and flat polished bottom).

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Currently, the main source of malachite for jewelry and decorative work is the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire). Deposits associated with the oxidation zone is widely developed in crusts of weathering of the upper layers of the deposits the uranium-cobalt-copper formation of Copper belt of Central Africa. A characteristic feature of African malachite are larger compared to the Ural, proper concentric ring (unlike the rings of irregular shape from the Ural malachite), with more contrasting alternating light and dark areas. Approximately every 10 thousand tons of ore produce about 100 kg of ornamental malachite, among which there are unique collection samples of decorative and high quality raw material.

This is a favorite stone of collectors and lovers of jewelry, and not only in Russia but all over the world. His magic patterns can be admired forever...

Despite its low hardness, malachite today is one of the most famous and popular minerals, which is made of not only jewelry but also decorative pieces.