Πολύ σπάνιο μέγεθος μαλαχίτης με κυκλικά σχέδια και πλούσιο μπλε χρυσοκόλλα. Εξτρα Μεγάλο Συλλεκτικό Αυγό Κοπής - Ύψος: 203 mm - Πλάτος: 168 mm- 7367 g - (1)

ΑπολιθώματαPremium Μάλαχιτης Αυγά με φυσικές φλέβες Χρυσουλίνης Chrysocolla — This lot presents a monumental ovular sculpture carved from a single massive block of Malachite originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. With a weight exceeding 7 kilograms and a height of over 20 centimeters, this piece asserts itself not only by its bulk but especially by the exceptional quality of the mineral and its craftsmanship. The surface, mirror-polished impeccably, reveals an universe of natural designs that capture the gaze and tell a geological story spanning millions of years. A detailed observation of the specimen unveils a complex mineral topography. Malachite manifests in full expression, with botryoidal (grape-like) patterns that generate orbital formations, the so-called “eyes,” perfectly delineated concentric rings that seem to float in a sea of serpentine bands. The color range of green is richly varied: from bright emerald-ish tones to deep, velvety forest greens, creating a hypnotic visual dynamism. To further embellish the composition, veins and areas of Chrysocolla are inserted, a copper silicate that introduces touches of blue and turquoise. This contrast not only enriches the palette but highlights the simultaneous formation of the two minerals. In some spots, small drusy cavities reveal scintillating micro-crystals, testimony to the authentic and natural structure of the original block. Geologically speaking, this egg is a three-dimensional section of the oxidation zone of a copper ore deposit. Malachite (copper carbonate) and Chrysocolla (copper silicate) are secondary minerals, formed through the slow percolation of copper-rich waters through preexisting rocks. Each layer, each band of color, represents a depositional episode, a variation in the chemical-physical conditions of the environment. The botryoidal shape arises from radial growth of crystals around a nucleus, layer after layer, a process that required an exceedingly long geologic time. The choice of egg shape is not accidental. A universal symbol of genesis, perfection and the cosmos, it lends itself magnificently to enhancing the concentric and fluid designs of malachite, offering a continuous, edge-free surface on which the eye can glide freely. The lapidary work required to obtain such a perfect form from a block of this size, preserving its integrity, testifies to a high-level artisanal mastery. It is an object that blends the wonder of nature with human ingenuity. This specimen represents a piece of great prominence, destined to become the focal point of a fine mineral collection, a modern Wunderkammer element or a natural art work for luxury interior design. Its imposing presence, the saturation of colors and the complexity of the patterns make it a unique exhibit piece capable of dialoguing with both classical and contemporary spaces, carrying with it the timeless elegance of the history of our planet. **Τεχνικές λεπτομέρειες** Όνομα: Αυγό από Μάλαχιτη με Χρυσοχάϊλη Chrysocolla Κατηγοριοποίηση: Λιθανερο σκαλισμένο (Υδροκαρβονάτης χαλκού με Αλουμίδιο χαλκού) Προέλευση: Λαϊκή Δημοκρατία του Κονγκό Διαστάσεις: 203 x 168 x 168 mm Βάρος: 7367 g