Malachite

specimen number:
8282031

location:
Shilu Mine, Yangjiang, Guangdong, China

description:
A superb loose velvety crystallized terminated stalactite of malachite. Complete all around and in great condition. Very large and fine for the species and locality.

The Shilu Mine, located in Yangchun County within the Yangjiang prefecture of Guangdong, China, is a historically significant skarn deposit formed by hydrothermal interactions between igneous intrusions and limestone beds. Mining activity in the region dates back over two thousand years to the Han Dynasty, primarily targeting rich copper and iron deposits. In modern times, the site became world-renowned among mineral collectors for producing exceptional specimens of primary and secondary minerals, most notably velvety, botryoidal, and fibrous green malachite alongside intense blue azurite aggregates. Although commercial mining operations eventually ceased as primary ore reserves dwindled, specimens gathered during peak production continue to be highly sought after in the global mineral trade.

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