Malachite, Fibrous Spessartine sometimes in the same formations

sometimes in the same formations

The “Benz” part of the name comes from the tip of some calcite crystals which have a clearly defined three-pointed star of pyrite

from the middle Miocene around 12-16 million years ago

These specimens of natural uncut aquamarine occur within a unique matrix of thick mica with a strong yellowish tint

Pipefish are a widespread group of tropical marine and freshwater fish most closely related to the more well-known seahorses

Malachite, Fibrous Spessartine sometimes in the same formationsA vivid and richly colored copper based mineral, Malachite is known for its deep green coloration, resulting from the oxidation of its copper and sulfide components. Malachite has been mined for both use in copper tools and for ornamentation and jewelry. It rarely occurs in crystal form but is often found in botryoidal or fibrous formations. The rich, silky and lustrous texture of these fibrous Malachite specimens from Congo combined with the