Velvet Malachite Congo arkansas Because barite is harder and

Because barite is harder and more durable than sandstone

Amazonite is a green to blue-green variety of microcline feldspar (KAlSi₃O₈)

Kunzite is a pink to lilac variety of the mineral spodumene (LiAlSi₂O₆)

creating a dramatic and highly displayable specimen

or even colorless

Velvet Malachite Congo arkansas Because barite is harder andMalachite is a green copper carbonate mineral, Cu2CO3(OH)2. Its name comes from the ancient word for the mallow plant, which according to the ancients it resembled. Its distinctive color and flowing geometric bands make it appear dynamic and interactive somewhat life like. "Velvet" Malachite has a unique texture, looking soft, with gentle patterns made up of fibrous layers. This item is 2. 5" x 2" and weighs 3. 4 oz.