First Quality Natural Malachite Sphere – Botryoidal Structure – Congo - Height: 67 mm - Width: 67 mm- 607 g
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Description from the seller
Sculpted from a single large block of natural malachite from Congo, an area renowned for the quality and intensity of this mineral's color. The material was selected for compactness and structural variety, then worked and polished to best bring out the natural pattern.
The surface shows a well-defined combination of structures: in the upper part there are fluid, layered concentric bands, while in the lower part a typical botryoidal texture develops, consisting of compact globular aggregates. The transition zone between these two morphologies is particularly evident and represents a feature of great collectible interest.
The tones range from deep intense green to lighter, more translucent shades, with natural contrasts generated by the mineral's growth in an oxidizing environment. In some areas small cavities and granular variations are visible, genuine testimony to the formation process.
Malachite is a basic copper carbonate formed by alteration of primary minerals in the presence of carbon dioxide-rich solutions. The botryoidal and banded structures derive from different deposition conditions, which are directly reflected in the visible design.
A specimen suitable for mineral and natural-object collectors, with strong aesthetic impact and good legibility of the internal structures.
Technical data:
Mineral: Natural Malachite
Origin: Congo
Form: Polished sphere
Structure: Botryoidal and banded
Condition: Excellent overall condition
Treatments: None, only cut and polishing
Use: Collection / display / natural décor
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
Translated by Google TranslateSculpted from a single large block of natural malachite from Congo, an area renowned for the quality and intensity of this mineral's color. The material was selected for compactness and structural variety, then worked and polished to best bring out the natural pattern.
The surface shows a well-defined combination of structures: in the upper part there are fluid, layered concentric bands, while in the lower part a typical botryoidal texture develops, consisting of compact globular aggregates. The transition zone between these two morphologies is particularly evident and represents a feature of great collectible interest.
The tones range from deep intense green to lighter, more translucent shades, with natural contrasts generated by the mineral's growth in an oxidizing environment. In some areas small cavities and granular variations are visible, genuine testimony to the formation process.
Malachite is a basic copper carbonate formed by alteration of primary minerals in the presence of carbon dioxide-rich solutions. The botryoidal and banded structures derive from different deposition conditions, which are directly reflected in the visible design.
A specimen suitable for mineral and natural-object collectors, with strong aesthetic impact and good legibility of the internal structures.
Technical data:
Mineral: Natural Malachite
Origin: Congo
Form: Polished sphere
Structure: Botryoidal and banded
Condition: Excellent overall condition
Treatments: None, only cut and polishing
Use: Collection / display / natural décor
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Main mineral
First Quality
Mineral form
Natural Malachite Sphere – Botryoidal Structure – Congo
Weight
607 g
Country of origin
Congo
Height
67 mm
Width
67 mm
Depth
67 mm
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