{"product_id":"chrysocolla-malachite-polished-freeform-on-custom-spinner-stand-1","title":"Chrysocolla Malachite Polished Freeform on Custom Black Spinner Stand","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Are Receiving\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single, museum-quality \u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla-Malachite polished freeform\u003c\/strong\u003e specimen displayed on a custom black spinner stand. This one-of-a-kind piece showcases vivid turquoise-blue chrysocolla intergrown with rich emerald-green malachite banding — a naturally occurring mineral partnership formed deep within copper-rich hydrothermal zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.75\"H × 4\"W × 4\"D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,650g (3.64 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom black spinner stand included — rotates 360° for full specimen viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-polish lapidary cut revealing interior mineral structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGeological Origin \u0026amp; Formation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChrysocolla and malachite are both secondary copper minerals that co-precipitate in the oxidized zones of copper ore deposits. Their intergrowth forms when copper-bearing groundwater reacts with silica and carbonate-rich host rock over millions of years, producing the characteristic blue-green gradient prized by collectors worldwide. Primary sources include the Democratic Republic of Congo, Peru, Arizona (USA), and Namibia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrysocolla — phyllosilicate; Malachite — copper carbonate hydroxide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrysocolla 2.5–3.5 Mohs; Malachite 3.5–4 Mohs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitreous to waxy; silky in fibrous malachite zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrysocolla — amorphous; Malachite — monoclinic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMalachite has been mined since at least 4,000 BCE in the Sinai and Eastern Desert of Egypt, used as pigment, cosmetic kohl, and amulet stone. Ancient Egyptians associated its green hue with fertility, rebirth, and the protective goddess Hathor. Chrysocolla was prized by Andean and Mesoamerican cultures as a stone of communication and diplomacy — its name derives from the Greek \u003cem\u003echrysos\u003c\/em\u003e (gold) and \u003cem\u003ekolla\u003c\/em\u003e (glue), referencing its historical use in soldering gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMetaphysical \u0026amp; Energetic Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChrysocolla:\u003c\/strong\u003e Associated with the throat and heart chakras; linked to calm communication, emotional expression, and feminine wisdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalachite:\u003c\/strong\u003e A powerful heart chakra stone; historically used as a protective talisman; associated with transformation and energetic clearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined energy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Considered a stone of compassionate truth — supporting honest expression grounded in emotional intelligence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe gently with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth; avoid ultrasonic cleaners and prolonged water exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limit direct sunlight to preserve chrysocolla color saturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malachite dust is toxic — do not sand, grind, or use in elixirs without proper precautions; polished specimens are safe for normal handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e The included spinner stand allows 360° rotation — ideal for gallery shelves, collector cabinets, or desktop display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rare Earth Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44518352814169,"sku":"CsmSt32-OEE","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/9096\/0473\/files\/0a3ee7ccc6fc44b59bcbe4705209fc41_7276f17d-0a6f-453e-9adf-89d8c331a8f3.jpg?v=1786543526","url":"https:\/\/earthlytreasuresgallery.com\/products\/chrysocolla-malachite-polished-freeform-on-custom-spinner-stand-1","provider":"Earthly Treasures Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}