Malachite Botryoidal - Height: 12 cm - Width: 12 cm- 1.69 kg
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Malachite botroidal meteorite specimen from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, weight 1.685 kg, dimensions 12 × 12 × 8 cm, with a semi‑lucid top surface to emphasise the botroidal relief and a natural base and some sides, unprocessed and suitable for collectors.
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Description
Species: Malachite botrioidale
Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dimensions: 12 x 10 x 10 cm
Weight: 1,685 kg
Large and compact collection-worthy malachite botryoidal specimen from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The upper surface is semi-glazed to highlight the botrioidale relief, while the base and some side sections are left in their natural state, clearly showing the concentric bands and original growth structures.
The specimen is very heavy relative to its size, with well-developed botrioids and an excellent aesthetic presence.
Natural and untreated specimen, suitable for collectors.
Shipping with careful shockproof packaging.
Description
Species: Malachite botrioidale
Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dimensions: 12 x 10 x 10 cm
Weight: 1,685 kg
Large and compact collection-worthy malachite botryoidal specimen from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The upper surface is semi-glazed to highlight the botrioidale relief, while the base and some side sections are left in their natural state, clearly showing the concentric bands and original growth structures.
The specimen is very heavy relative to its size, with well-developed botrioids and an excellent aesthetic presence.
Natural and untreated specimen, suitable for collectors.
Shipping with careful shockproof packaging.
Details
Main Mineral
Malachite
Mineral Form
Botryoidal
Supplement
Semilucidata
Weight
1.69 kg
Country of Origin
Congo
Height
12 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
8 cm
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