Yangchun, Guangdong
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Yangchun — China's malachite locality
Yangchun in Guangdong Province is China's noted source for collector malachite, producing both fine needle clusters and classic botryoidal forms from its copper-bearing zones.
What Yangchun is known for
- Malachite needle clusters — velvety, radiating sprays
- Botryoidal malachite with banded green color
Typical specimen style
Needle-form pieces show silky luster best under directional light; botryoidal material carries the concentric banding the species is famous for. Output is modest, so locality-labeled pieces appear in small batches.
Collector value
Most collector malachite on the market is Congolese; Chinese-locality malachite with Yangchun provenance is a differentiated piece for China-focused collections.
From our inventory
Browse Yangchun specimens or the malachite guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Yangchun, Guangdong?
Yangchun, Guangdong is a mineral locality in Guangdong, China.
What minerals are found at Yangchun, Guangdong?
Minerals from Yangchun, Guangdong include Malachite.
What is Yangchun, Guangdong known for?
Yangchun, Guangdong Province — China's noted malachite locality, producing needle and botryoidal malachite.
References & databases
Mindat.org is the world’s largest open mineralogy database.
Specimens from Yangchun, Guangdong
Botryoidal Malachite Cluster, Large, Yangchun, China
Botryoidal Malachite Cluster, Yangchun, China
Botryoidal Malachite Specimen, Yangchun, Guangdong
