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Malachite is a secondary copper mineral that tends to form in clusters resembling bunches of grapes. The mineral is green and is commonly found alongside azurite, a blue copper mineral.
- Raw Malachite
Description: Pieces of raw malachite. Dimensions: Unknown. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center. - Raw Malachite, Close-up
Description: Pieces of raw malachite. Dimensions: Unknown. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center. - Worked Malachite
Description: Large worked piece of malachite. Dimensions: 1.9 x 3.2 cm. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card). - Raw and Worked Malachite
Description: Pieces of raw malachite and a large worked piece. Dimensions: H 1.9, Diam 3.2. cm (worked piece). Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog cards - worked piece; raw pieces - TUZI 2719, TUZI 1533, and TUZI 3035). - Mortar with Malachite Pieces
Description: Pumice paint mortar with unworked malachite pieces. Dimensions: 3.7 cm tall, 6.3 cm diameter. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card - mortar, catalog card - malachite). - Malachite
Description: Worked (left) and raw (right) pieces of malachite. Dimensions: L 2.3, W 2.1, H 2.1 cm (left) and 5.1 x 2.6 cm (right). Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card - worked, catalog card - raw). - Malachite Ore
Description: Malachite ore in a sandstone matrix. This is the largest piece of malachite recovered from Tuzigoot. Dimensions: 15 x 13 x 8.5 cm; weight 5 lbs 2 oz. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card).