Malachite Rough - Height: 7 cm - Width: 9.5 cm- 235 g - (1)
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Raw malachite block from Ethiopia, origin Italy, weighing 235 g (1175 carats), dimensions 9.5 × 7 × 2 cm.
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Description from the seller
Lot consisting of: 1 block of raw malachite (or fibrous)
Carats: 1175
Weight: 235 g
Length 9.5 cm
Height 7 cm
Width 2 cm
A weight of 235 grams corresponds exactly to 1175 carats.
The standard conversion for any gemstone or mineral is based on a fixed ratio: 1 gram equals 5 carats.
The following is the description of the single lot
This piece shows a very interesting detail: it features a dense texture of geode cavities and well-defined needle-like/velvety structures, which are highly appreciated by collectors.
Factors that determine the price
* Weight Factor: With a net weight of 235 grams, it sits in the mid-to-upper range of display specimens for collections
The estimated value of a 235-gram piece of malachite (like this) after polishing is generally between €50 and €150 in total, depending on the quality of workmanship and the beauty of the natural veining revealed.
Please look at the images for a proper assessment.
Shipped with protective packaging and tracking
Lot consisting of: 1 block of raw malachite (or fibrous)
Carats: 1175
Weight: 235 g
Length 9.5 cm
Height 7 cm
Width 2 cm
A weight of 235 grams corresponds exactly to 1175 carats.
The standard conversion for any gemstone or mineral is based on a fixed ratio: 1 gram equals 5 carats.
The following is the description of the single lot
This piece shows a very interesting detail: it features a dense texture of geode cavities and well-defined needle-like/velvety structures, which are highly appreciated by collectors.
Factors that determine the price
* Weight Factor: With a net weight of 235 grams, it sits in the mid-to-upper range of display specimens for collections
The estimated value of a 235-gram piece of malachite (like this) after polishing is generally between €50 and €150 in total, depending on the quality of workmanship and the beauty of the natural veining revealed.
Please look at the images for a proper assessment.
Shipped with protective packaging and tracking
Details
Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Malachite
Mineral form
Rough
Supplement
1175 carats
Weight
235 g
Origin (region/city)
Italy
Country of origin
Ethiopia
Height
7 cm
Width
9.5 cm
Depth
2 cm
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