2.3" Dark Green Malachite Crystal Mineral Specimen Tiznit Province Morocco

Location: Tiznit Province, Morocco

Weight: 1.1 Ounces

Dimensions: 2.3 Inches Long, 1.3 Inches Wide, 0.8 Inches Thick

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Malachite is a visually striking copper carbonate hydroxide mineral, instantly recognisable by its deep green colouration and flowing banded patterns. Used since antiquity as a pigment, ornamental material, and source of copper, malachite holds a long and fascinating place in human history. Today, Morocco is regarded as one of the world’s most important sources of exceptional malachite specimens, valued for both beauty and quality.

This mineral forms naturally in the oxidised zones of copper ore deposits, where copper-rich minerals interact with water and carbon dioxide near the Earth’s surface. Over time, these reactions produce malachite’s signature layered growth. Subtle changes in chemical composition, temperature, and pressure create the dramatic variations in colour and banding that make each specimen unique.

Morocco’s geologically diverse landscape—rich in copper deposits—offers ideal conditions for malachite formation. Many specimens originate from historic mining regions influenced by fault systems, hydrothermal activity, and carbonate-rich host rocks such as limestone. These geological factors enhance crystal development and intensify colour saturation.

Renowned for its vivid greens, bold contrasts, and intricate natural designs, Moroccan malachite is highly sought after by mineral collectors, lapidary artists, and interior designers, making it a true natural masterpiece shaped by Earth’s dynamic processes.