Malachite Cabochon • AAA • Oval • 25 mm

A creation of unparalleled aesthetic brilliance made from Peruvian Malachite. This top-quality cabochon is a unique and exclusive Gemrock product that meets the highest expectations of jewelers. The impeccable cutting quality represents the superior craftsmanship of our experienced in-house master gem cutters. Ethical sourcing and production. Environmentally friendly and carbon neutral.

• Color: bright green in dark brown matrix

• Origin: Tentadora mine, Andean mountains in Peru

• Mining/Collection: A small batch of a few kilos only, found in the Tentadora Mine, Peru

• Crystal Form/Structure: Malachite is a copper oxide. forms small bubble-shaped crystals (botryoidal).

• Hardness: 2.5-3.5 on the Mohs scale,

• Ethically mined and produced: A small batch of a few kilos only, found in the Tentadora Mine, Peru, Our cabochons are exclusively produced by our in-house gem cutters. Our staff works under legal labor contracts, at higher than average salaries, and receives all labor benefits as well as excellence bonuses and a share in the companies’ profits.

• Environmentally friendly and carbon-neutral: Gemrock continuously works towards saving water and energy, and reducing waste along its entire production chain. The remaining impact is measured via carbon footprint evaluation and is neutralized by a reforestation project financed by a small percentage of our profits from each cabochon.

• Care Instructions: Clean your Malacite by wiping it with a dry cloth.