Malachite
$2.00
Malachite is a vibrant green copper carbonate mineral commonly sold as specimens, cabochons, or polished stones in the fossils and minerals market.
Estimated value as of 2026 · Source: Average commercial-grade malachite at $1-$5 per carat
Fun Fact
Malachite is often sold by piece or gram rather than carat due to its typical use in decorative slabs and jewelry, unlike gemstones like diamonds.
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