💚 Raw Velvet Malachite – Fibrous Crystal Formation
This raw Malachite cluster is an absolute showstopper, with its rich green tones,. Known as Velvet Malachite or Fibrous Malachite, this form develops when Malachite crystallizes in delicate, radiating bundles of needle-like structures, creating the lush, shimmering surface that gives it its name.
🌍 How it Forms: Malachite is a secondary copper mineral that forms in the oxidized zones of copper ore deposits. While most people are familiar with the polished banded Malachite seen in carvings and spheres, Velvet Malachite is something truly special. Instead of forming in layers, it grows in fibrous clusters, fanning out like green starbursts across the rock’s surface. These fine fibers reflect light in a way that gives the crystal its soft, velvet-like appearance.
