Velvet Malachite African Congo minerals coral-like structures called flos-ferri

coral-like structures called flos-ferri

The reddish-brown rock consists of sandy crystals of barite (barium sulphate) in petal-like clusters that resemble a rose in full bloom

Found in regions such as Arizona and Indonesia

It can be found in several forms such as columnar crystals to wondrous branching

to most recognizably the iridescent naquer of pearls

Velvet Malachite African Congo minerals coral-like structures called flos-ferriMalachite is a green copper carbonate mineral, Cu2CO3(OH)2. Its name comes from the ancient word for the mallow plant, which according to the ancients it resembled. Its distinctive color and flowing geometric bands make it appear dynamic and interactive somewhat life like. "Velvet" Malachite has a unique texture, looking soft, with gentle patterns made up of fibrous layers. This item is 2. 125" x 1. 2" and weighs 1. 85 oz.