TERRIUM — A mineralogy cabinet


Malaquita Pulida

Malaquita is a mineral with formula Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂, in the Carbonatos group. This specimen comes from Kolwezi Mine, Lualaba, DR Congo and joined the Terrium collection in 2025.

Malaquita Pulida from Kolwezi Mine, Lualaba, DR Congo — Terrium

Description

Polished malachite slab of good weight and dimensions

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0548
Internal reference
X0122
Composition
Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Name
Malaquita
Variety
Pulida
Group
Carbonatos
Mine
Kolwezi Mine
District / Municipality
Lualaba
Country
DR Congo
Size (cm)
10 x 8 x 1
Acquired
2025
Etymology
From the Greek «malachē», “mallow”, for its green colour resembling the plant’s leaves.
Quality
Buena
Value trend
Estable

Related specimens

← Back to Terrium catalogue