Malachite & Chrysocolla Towers

Description

Malachite & chrysocolla towers are great for décor and gemstone collections. These pieces have unique growth habits including botryoidal, nice layering, and more. We specially selected each piece for their incredible patterns. Get yours today!

Options:

1. Shortest- Approx. 2.562″, 37g
2. Med., short- Approx. 3.125″, 56g
3. Med., taller- Approx. 3.437″, 65g
4. Tallest- Approx. 3.50″, 74g

With these malachite & chrysocolla towers, we have another fun décor idea—crystal grids. You may have heard of them before, but outside of the realm of décor. We encourage you get creative with your gemstones. Crystal grids are a great way to do that and towers are great for the centerpiece. You can make impressive displays filled with color and wonder. Try it out and let us know what you think!

These malachite & chrysocolla towers are WYSIWYGs.

For those who are unfamiliar with WYSIWYG, it means: What You See Is What You Get. Pieces identified as WYSIWYGs are not a random pull of stones that are similar to the one(s) pictured. Instead, you receive the actual piece that is pictured.

Learn More About Malachite & Chrysocolla

Malachite and chrysocolla are two stunning copper minerals often found together in nature. Malachite, with its vibrant green color, has the chemical formula Cu2CO3(OH)2. Chrysocolla, on the other hand, exhibits a range of colors from blue to green, depending on its copper content, and has the chemical formula Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4.

These two minerals frequently coexist due to their similar formation processes. They are both secondary minerals, meaning they form from the alteration of primary copper minerals through weathering and oxidation. This often occurs in the upper oxidized zones of copper ore deposits.

Some of the most famous locations for finding these minerals together include the Congo, Zambia, and the American Southwest. These regions have rich copper deposits and ideal geological conditions for the formation of malachite and chrysocolla. Want to learn more? Check out these links for malachite and chrysocolla.

If you like these towers, you will love the rest of the tumbles found here.

Please Note:

1. Sizes and weights are approximate. Dimension sizes can vary based on the way the rock is formed. We hand measure our pieces on the longest side. Please see the pictures in the listing.
2. The colors may vary due to monitor and lighting differences.
3. Please use your own judgment when allowing children to handle.
4. Not suggested for use in animal habitats or fish tanks.