MALACHITE Genuine Natural African Stone ONE (1) 16mm Round Cabochon

Description

This listing is for one (1) 16mm round cabochon cut from genuine natural
MALACHITE stone
mined in Africa. Malachite is a copper secondary mineral found in the oxygenated layers above large copper deposits; good quality stone is relatively rare and costly - as a result there are many cheap substitutes and synthetics on the market. Fake Malachite is easily identified if you have an educated eye - if you do not know the difference, please beware - unscrupulous sellers are currently offering synthetic "Malachite" cabochons at very low prices, and unfortunately these listings do not all clearly state the material is fake.  The reason these cabochons are more costly is they are genuine natural Malachite stone; put them side by side with the fakes you will see the difference, there is simply no comparison, the real thing is much nicer. These are well cut and finished cabochons, with a 5mm dome; beautifully finished; the backs are unfinished. Your bid for one item buys One lovely cabochon taken from the lot shown in the pictures; for a pair please purchase two items - your pair will be selected from the lot shown, and carefully matched.
If you like good quality natural stone cabochons and beads, please visit my little eBay store! There's a good selection in stock, including a nice selection of genuine stone cabochons in many other sizes and shapes, all offered at very reasonable "Buy it Now" prices - buy two or more items this week and consolidate your order on one invoice to save on shipping fees!
*Please note: these are cabochons: they are cut with a round dome and a flat back, and are perfect for setting in your bezel setting, using in your seed bead weaving, etc; they are Not beads, they are Not drilled for stringing.
These are cut from genuine natural Malachite stone, mined in Africa - not a cheap synthetic, not melted/reconstituted/mixed with plastic.
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