{"product_id":"malachite-1","title":"Malachite","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis malachite specimen has bold concentric bands called \"bull's eyes\" due to its polished state. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalachite is a mineral that is known for its green color and banded patterns found in copper deposits alongside other minerals like azurite, chalcopyrite, cuprite and copper. It forms from supergene weathering (occurring near the surface with water from precipitation) and oxidation of primary sulfidic copper ores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis soft mineral has been mined in the deserts of Egypt since 3000 BC. It has been used for thousands of years as pigment, for sculptures, for jewelry and as gemstones. It is a good conductor of electricity due to its high copper content. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalachite is insoluble in water but can dissolved in some acids like hydrochloric acid and ammonia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable deposits are found in Russia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: Malachite\u003cbr\u003eLocality: Democratic Republic of the Congo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 3.5 x 2.75 x 1.25 inches\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 10.30 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Past \u0026 Present Science and Nature Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45636729503881,"sku":null,"price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0364\/6069\/1593\/files\/IMG_6287.heic?v=1776797175","url":"https:\/\/pastpres.com\/products\/malachite-1","provider":"Past \u0026 Present Science and Nature Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}