Large Botryoidal Malachite Nugget - Height: 5 cm - Width: 7 cm- 276 g - (1)

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Georgia Foteinou
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Description from the seller

Botryoidal Malachite – Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

A superb collector-grade specimen featuring classic botryoidal malachite with exceptionally well-developed hemispherical aggregates and a rich, uniform emerald-green color. The harmonious arrangement of the rounded forms gives the piece remarkable aesthetic balance, while the silky matte luster enhances its sculptural character. The world’s finest botryoidal malachite specimens are widely regarded as coming from the copper-rich deposits of Kolwezi, making material from this locality especially desirable among collectors.

Old collection

Botryoidal Malachite – Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

A superb collector-grade specimen featuring classic botryoidal malachite with exceptionally well-developed hemispherical aggregates and a rich, uniform emerald-green color. The harmonious arrangement of the rounded forms gives the piece remarkable aesthetic balance, while the silky matte luster enhances its sculptural character. The world’s finest botryoidal malachite specimens are widely regarded as coming from the copper-rich deposits of Kolwezi, making material from this locality especially desirable among collectors.

Old collection

Details

Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Large Botryoidal Malachite
Mineral form
Nugget
Weight
276 g
Origin (region/city)
Kolwezi District
Country of origin
DR Congo
Height
5 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
10 cm
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Private

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