Silver Pendant Nice Malachite Stalactite Slice - Height: 83 mm - Width: 46 mm- 54 g
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Silver pendant featuring a natural malachite stalactite slice with chrysocolla, from Congo, measuring 83 × 46 × 8.5 mm and weighing 54 g.
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Silver pendant featuring a section of malachite stalactite and chrysocolla.
Silver pendant crafted from a natural slice taken from a rare malachite stalactite, selected for material quality, color intensity, and internal structure. The section shows an exceptional sequence of clearly readable concentric bands, the result of slow, layered growth that occurred over geological time.
In this specimen the malachite, basic copper carbonate, formed according to stalactitic growth, a relatively uncommon phenomenon that develops in underground environments rich in copper-bearing solutions. The mineral progressively precipitates, drop by drop, along cavities and fractures of the rock, giving rise to radial structures and successive rings, similar to organic cross-sections, which make each piece unique.
Natural chrysocolla is present, visible mainly along the margins and in the more porous areas, recognizable by its blue-to-turquoise tones. Chrysocolla, a hydrated copper silicate, enriches the pendant both chromatically and mineralogically, creating a harmonious contrast with the deep greens of the malachite.
The surface is finely polished to enhance the depth of the bands, while the edge preserves an authentic tactile quality, evidence of the original stalactite structure. The hand-worked silver setting is essential and functional, designed to support the mineral section without overpowering it.
The pendant sits between jewelry and a collectible object, suitable for collectors of minerals, rare gems, and characterful artisanal jewelry.
Unique specimen.
Color variations and inclusions are natural and attest to the authenticity of the stalactitic formation.
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 TranslateSilver pendant featuring a section of malachite stalactite and chrysocolla.
Silver pendant crafted from a natural slice taken from a rare malachite stalactite, selected for material quality, color intensity, and internal structure. The section shows an exceptional sequence of clearly readable concentric bands, the result of slow, layered growth that occurred over geological time.
In this specimen the malachite, basic copper carbonate, formed according to stalactitic growth, a relatively uncommon phenomenon that develops in underground environments rich in copper-bearing solutions. The mineral progressively precipitates, drop by drop, along cavities and fractures of the rock, giving rise to radial structures and successive rings, similar to organic cross-sections, which make each piece unique.
Natural chrysocolla is present, visible mainly along the margins and in the more porous areas, recognizable by its blue-to-turquoise tones. Chrysocolla, a hydrated copper silicate, enriches the pendant both chromatically and mineralogically, creating a harmonious contrast with the deep greens of the malachite.
The surface is finely polished to enhance the depth of the bands, while the edge preserves an authentic tactile quality, evidence of the original stalactite structure. The hand-worked silver setting is essential and functional, designed to support the mineral section without overpowering it.
The pendant sits between jewelry and a collectible object, suitable for collectors of minerals, rare gems, and characterful artisanal jewelry.
Unique specimen.
Color variations and inclusions are natural and attest to the authenticity of the stalactitic formation.
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
Silver Pendant
Mineral form
Nice Malachite Stalactite Slice
Weight
54 g
Country of origin
Congo
Height
83 mm
Width
46 mm
Depth
8.5 mm
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