Lepidolite 9x13-12x16mm Top Drill Irregular Flat Drop - 15-16 Inch featured_04162026 Malachite is a copper carbonate

Malachite is a copper carbonate with a bright green color and dark green banding

it is a relative newcomer to the gem market

Plated to prevent oxidization

naturally hypo-allergenic and 100% lead-safe

The stone used to create composite beads is usually the remnants from cutting

Lepidolite 9x13-12x16mm Top Drill Irregular Flat Drop - 15-16 Inch featured_04162026 Malachite is a copper carbonateA particularly soft stone, Lepidolite has a glassy or lustrous sheen. It is the most abundant lithium bearing mineral as well as a significant source of the rare alkali metals rubidium and caesium. It is believed to aid in decision making.