This is a set of five Malachite tumbled stones.  Malachite is a beautiful stone.  In most Malachite, bands of different hues of green run parallel to one another.  The wonderful green hues are due to a copper carbonate mineral.  This stone has a medium grade of hardness.  Its Mohs hardness is 3.5-4.

Malachite can sometimes be found intergrown with another stone, Chrysocolla, forming Malachite Chrysocolla.  It has also been found intergrown with and mixed into Azurite, creating Malachite Azurite. 

Cleaning Instructions: Malachite is best cleaned with a dry soft cloth.  

Measurements: The size of the Malachite stones ranges from .75-1.25 inches long, .50-1 inch wide, and .25-.50 inches tall.

Note: This is a set of 5 polished and tumbled Malachite stones.

Shipping Terms: Your order will be carefully packed and shipped within 3 business days after checkout.