3.2" Dark Green Malachite Crystal Mineral Specimen Tiznit Province Morocco

Location: Tiznit Province, Morocco

Weight: 2.8 Ounces

Dimensions: 3.2 Inches Long, 1.3 Inches Wide, 1.1 Inches Thick

The item pictured is the one you will receive. 

Malachite is a striking secondary copper mineral composed of copper carbonate hydroxide, instantly recognisable by its lush green color and naturally sculpted banding. Revered across civilisations for its beauty and utility, malachite has been used as a decorative stone, natural pigment, and copper-bearing material for thousands of years. Specimens sourced from Morocco are especially valued for their bold colour contrast and complex layered formations.

This mineral forms close to the Earth’s surface within the weathered zones of copper deposits, where copper-rich fluids interact with carbonate-bearing groundwater and oxygen. As these solutions move through fractures and porous rock, malachite crystallises in rhythmic layers, producing the sweeping curves and concentric patterns seen in polished and natural specimens. Slight changes in chemical balance, temperature, and pressure during growth result in remarkable visual diversity.

Morocco’s copper-producing regions provide ideal geological conditions for malachite development. Mineralisation is often associated with fault structures, hydrothermal alteration zones, and carbonate-rich host rocks such as limestone, which supply essential components for crystal formation. Known for its intense green hues and refined patterning, Moroccan malachite is highly sought after by mineral collectors, lapidaries, and interior designers, representing a compelling blend of geological history and natural elegance.