Description
1lb 14oz Botryoidal Malachite Specimen - Silky Congo Raw Crystal Cluster 5"
Add a high-sheen showstopper to your display with this premium Botryoidal Malachite cabinet specimen. Ethically sourced from the legendary copper deposits of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this piece weighs a substantial 1 lb 14.0 oz and measures just over 5 inches long.
Unlike matte specimens, this piece boasts a highly advanced, ultra-smooth bulbous formation with a gorgeous natural silky, chatoyant luster that beautifully reflects light across its deep emerald-green surfaces.
Product Details:
Mineral Type: 100% Natural Malachite
Locality: Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Weight: 1 lb 14.0 oz (850 grams)
Dimensions: Approx. 5.2" L x 3.2" W x 2.5" H (See tape measure photos for scale)
Form: Raw, unpolished mineral cluster with an elite, smooth botryoidal (bubbly) habit.
Colors: Rich jade green, vibrant emerald, and deep velvet tones.
Notable Features & Aesthetics:
Premium Silky Luster: The dense bubble formation features a natural, high-shine chatoyancy that glows beautifully under display lights without any artificial polishing or treatments.
Fascinating Underside Geode Cavity: Flipped over, the matrix reveals a stunning, hollowed-out crystalline pocket lined with complex, sparkling micro-botryoidal textures and rich iron/copper host rock.
Perfect Cabinet Size: Offers a fantastic, heavy weight-to-size ratio with an oblong shape that displays beautifully at an angle or lying flat.