Malachite

Information About Malachite:

A green variety of quartz with black or white banding.

COLOR: Green

HARDNESS ON MOH'S SCALE:

SHAPES FOR CUTTING: Not suitable for faceting. Best suited to polished or carved cabochons, beads, and crystal points for use as dangling earrings or pendants. Sometimes drilled and strung in natural or tumble polished chip shapes.