Malachite / Cuprite In Quartz (from the famous Ajoite mine, Messina, S.Africa)
This interesting combination of malachite and cuprite in Quartz comes from the Messina copper mines in S. Africa. It is here that the rare and much sort after Ajoite came from. There may be traces of Ajoite in this matrix, although visually there is none. Malachite and cuprite are both copper based minerals. A freestanding large palm size stone, this a lovely combination Quartz and mineral to add to a collection, and ideal for therapeutic healing
85gm
5.2 x 5.2 x 4.4cm