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Velvet Malachite – Shilu Copper Mine, China
Velvet Malachite – Shilu Copper Mine, China
Velvet Malachite – Shilu Copper Mine, China
Velvet Malachite – Shilu Copper Mine, China

Velvet Malachite – Shilu Copper Mine, Yangjiang, China

A fantastic velvet malachite specimen from the historical and globally renowned Shilu Copper Mine, Yangjiang, Guangdong, China. The fibrous nature of this piece creates a distinctive sheen, creating an appearance like deep emerald silk.

0.025 kg

L 4.2 x W 2.8 x H 2.4 cm

£15.00
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About This Piece:

A richly textured Velvet Malachite specimen from the Shilu Copper Mine, displaying deep, saturated green botryoidal formations with a soft, velvety surface lustre. The specimen exhibits the characteristic silky appearance that gives “Velvet Malachite” its name.

The rounded sprays of Malachite create a gentle sheen over the surfaces, highlighting the radial formation and depth of colour.

Locality:

The Shilu Copper Mine in Yangjiang, Guangdong Province, China, is a well-known copper deposit dating back to the Han Dynasty, that achieved global acclaim in the 1980s to the 1990s for producing some of the finest, museum worthy secondary copper minerals, such as high quality Malachite and Azurite. The mine was exhausted and therefore abandoned in 1998, with occasional reopening for specimen collecting due to the historical value of the location and the pieces produced.

Formed through the oxidation of primary copper ores, Malachite develops in cavities and fractures where copper-rich fluids interact with carbonate-bearing rocks. This environment allows for the formation of botryoidal and fibrous aggregates, which are responsible for the smooth, velvet-like texture seen in the finest specimens. Material from this locality is particularly appreciated for its rich colour and aesthetic surface development.

Key Features:

  • Velvety botryoidal Malachite formation
  • Deep, saturated green colour
  • Soft, silky lustre with natural texture
  • Historic Chinese copper locality

Why Collectors Value This Specimen:

Velvet Malachite is prized for its rich colour, tactile surface, and fibrous form. Specimens from the Shilu Copper Mine are especially desirable for their depth of colour, fine botryoidal texture and provenance, making them standout display pieces.

  • Believed to help with depression and anxiety.
  • Said to help improve self-confidence.
  • known to bring healing to any part of your life that needs it, most notably your relationships, with others and with yourself, opening the heart to unconditional love.
  • Known as the “Midwife Stone” said to help ease labour pain, period pain and stomach cramps.
  • Said to be the top stone for Bi-Polar.
  • Believed to help boost the immune system.

Carpe recommends: a truly life changing stone in our eyes, a powerful crystal for self-confidence and breaking through mental barriers.

  • Country of origin: Shilu Copper Mine, Yangjiang, Guangdong, China

Additional information

Weight 0.025 kg
Dimensions 4.2 × 2.8 × 2.4 cm

To assist customers in “stretching” to higher-value specimens, we are happy to work with you on payment plans for orders over £150 with terms starting from 2 months all the way to 12 months for larger purchases . Full payment must be made within the calendar year.
Payment plans are not applicable for items that are discounted or on sale.

1. A 25% NON-REFUNDABLE down payment is required to initiate the payment plan and reserve the item(s), due immediately upon receipt of the first invoice. This 25% will be of the total purchase price including shipping and taxes (if applicable). If you’d like to put down more than 25%, we can adjust the remaining payments accordingly.

2. The remaining 75% (or less, if more than 25% was paid initially) will be divided into monthly payments of equal amounts to be completed within the calendar year. The number of payments is subject to discussion with a member of staff who will work closely with clients to custom tailor payment plans.

3. Clients will receive an invoice to initiate payment – subsequent invoices will be emailed to you monthly. Cancellation or failure to pay invoices with a lapse of 10 days will result in cancellation of the payment plan and forfeiture of the item and 25% non-refundable deposit and admin fee. Any amount paid in excess of the non-refundable deposit would be refunded via the method of payment used.

4. There is no penalty for early payment. At any time, clients may reach out to a sales team member to pay the remaining balance in full.

5. Upon completion of the payment plan in full, the specimen(s) will be shipped to the client.

6. Items purchased via payment plan are subject to a no-refund policy. Items may be returned at the expense of the buyer for credit equal to the item price (minus taxes and shipping costs) to be applied to any other full price item in inventory. Unused credit will not be refunded in these cases.

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