{"product_id":"fibrous-malachite","title":"Fibrous Velvet Malachite","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis malachite specimen presents a rare, distinctly fibrous texture, sometimes referred to as 'velvet malachite'. Its surface is composed of countless needle-like crystals, creating a tactile and visual depth that absorbs and reflects light in unique ways. Malachite is a copper carbonate, forming as a secondary mineral where copper ore weathers, and while banded forms are common, this fibrous growth is particularly prized. The finest examples of this habit frequently originate from the Katanga copper belt of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem show order — ships in 2–3 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDetails\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral: Malachite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Decor Piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal Habit: Fibrous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 3.5–4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced from: Taz Minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShipping\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eGem show order — ships in 2–3 weeks. Each piece is packed by hand and insured in transit. Tracking is emailed the day it leaves us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCare\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMalachite is a relatively soft mineral and should be handled with care, avoiding water and harsh chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Taz Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53503400411425,"sku":null,"price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/6845\/3410\/files\/show-find-1_34347729-e007-4d67-8944-a5515bc5f1af.jpg?v=1789330215","url":"https:\/\/www.crystals.com\/products\/fibrous-malachite","provider":"CRYSTALS.COM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}