Exceptional Natural Malachite Sphere – High-Grade Botryoidal Structure with Intense Green Patterns - Height: 79 mm - Width: 79 mm- 948 g






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Exceptional natural malachite sphere with botryoidal high‑grade structure, weighing 948 g and 79 mm in diameter, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Description from the seller
Ornamental sphere made from natural malachite of the highest quality, selected for the extraordinary definition of its internal structures and the intensity of the green. The specimen was cut from a single block of solid malachite and subsequently worked and polished with great care, until a perfectly spherical surface was obtained, allowing a continuous reading of the mineral.
Malachite displays well-developed botryoidal and concentric structures, with fine bands, multiple eye-like markings, and globular aggregates distributed in three-dimensional fashion across the entire surface. The tones range from deep emerald green to lighter, brighter greens, creating a natural contrast with notable visual depth. The stratifications and wavy lines are the direct result of hydrothermal processes associated with copper mineralization, developed over long geological periods.
Professional polishing enhances the internal texture of the mineral without altering its authenticity, making the growth structures perfectly readable. Each rotation of the sphere reveals new details and micro-mineral landscapes, giving the specimen a strong stage presence. Ideal for high-level mineral collections, cabinet de curiosités, or as a natural decorative element with a strong impact.
Seller's Story
Ornamental sphere made from natural malachite of the highest quality, selected for the extraordinary definition of its internal structures and the intensity of the green. The specimen was cut from a single block of solid malachite and subsequently worked and polished with great care, until a perfectly spherical surface was obtained, allowing a continuous reading of the mineral.
Malachite displays well-developed botryoidal and concentric structures, with fine bands, multiple eye-like markings, and globular aggregates distributed in three-dimensional fashion across the entire surface. The tones range from deep emerald green to lighter, brighter greens, creating a natural contrast with notable visual depth. The stratifications and wavy lines are the direct result of hydrothermal processes associated with copper mineralization, developed over long geological periods.
Professional polishing enhances the internal texture of the mineral without altering its authenticity, making the growth structures perfectly readable. Each rotation of the sphere reveals new details and micro-mineral landscapes, giving the specimen a strong stage presence. Ideal for high-level mineral collections, cabinet de curiosités, or as a natural decorative element with a strong impact.
