TB  Carved Malachite Cigar on a Sapphirine Base Souvenir of Cuba from 1980's

Vintage Carved Malachite Cigar on a Sapphirine Base Souvenir of Cuba from 1980's, Very good pre-owned condition, comes from the Palmira region near Cienfugeos, Cuba Dimensions approx. 6" long x 3" wide Sapphirine is a rare mineral, a silicate of magnesium and aluminium with the chemical formula (Mg,Al)8(Al,Si)6O20 (with iron as a major impurity). Typical colours range from light to dark sapphire blue, bluish to brownish green, green, and bluish or greenish gray to black. Sapphirine is relatively hard, usually transparent to translucent, with a vitreous lustre. Malachite is a green copper carbonate hydroxide mineral with a chemical composition of Cu2(CO3)(OH)2. It was one of the first ores used to produce copper metal. It is of minor importance today as an ore of copper because it is usually found in small quantities and can be sold for higher prices for other types of use. Malachite has been used as a gemstone and sculptural material for thousands of years and is still popular today. Today it is most often cut into cabochons or beads for jewelry use. If you’re new to Poshmark - Welcome! Use our sign-up code PROJECTRELOVE to get $15 off your first purchase. #847