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Price: With the exception of the small pieces in the lower right photo (typically $5 to $15 each), most specimens are priced in the $40 to $150 range. Larger specimens (not shown) are costly and are a few hundred dollars. The malachite ashtray (lower left photo) sold for $120.
COMMENTS: Malachite is one of the most popular and beautiful of decorative stones. lts rich, patterned coloration in shades of green is unique among gems. Malachite can (with great care) be turned on a lathe to make goblets and candlesticks.It is extensively used to make cabochons, beads, boxes, and carvings of all kinds.he Victorians were great admirers of opaque jewelry stones, and malachite was one of their favorites, sometimes choosing to set it in gold. For the most part today, though, this gemstone is used in small carvings, beads and cabochon gems usually set in silver.