in the Congo (Zaire) produce Malachite in all sorts of odd shapes and forms

it has largely been replaced in modern mineralogy by the more general name green epidote

The stones originate from Brazil

Approx Weight (per Strand): 78

Color: Fine Orange

Rhodocrosite | Tumbled Rhodocrosite | Peru Lot:C (28.5 gr) in the Congo (Zaire) produceRhodochrosite is a beautiful pink to red mineral that is typically found in veins associated with silver, copper, lead, and zinc ores. Peru is one of the most famous sources of rhodochrosite, and the country is known for producing some of the most vibrant and high quality specimens of this mineral. These tumbled rhodochrosite would make a beautiful addition to a mineral collection. Rhodochrosite is believed to have healing properties, particularly