Polished Malachite | Congo Polished Goods Serpentine is a magnesium silicate

Serpentine is a magnesium silicate mineral formed through the alteration of ultramafic rocks

Stromatolites are layered colonial sedimentary structures predominantly formed by photosynthetic microorganisms

Together they create a striking contrast of earthy green and metallic gold

It typically appears metallic and pale bronze with a bright reflective luster

and chlorine

Polished Malachite | Congo Polished Goods Serpentine is a magnesium silicateMalachite is a green copper carbonate mineral, Cu2CO3(OH)2. Its name comes from the ancient word for the mallow plant, which according to the ancients it resembled. Its distinctive color and flowing geometric bands make it appear dynamic and interactive somewhat life like. This item is 2. 75" x 1. 5" and weighs 3. 15 oz