Green Malachite Orbicular Patterns High Quality Sphere - Concentric and Botryoidal Layers - Height: 69 mm - Width: 69 mm- 620 g - (1)
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Selected by Antonio Rapisarda
Holds a master’s in chemistry with 25 years’ experience in minerals consulting.
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Green malachite with orbicular patterns, a high‑quality sphere featuring concentric and botryoidal layers, weighing 620 g and measuring 69 mm in diameter, originating from Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and described as natural malachite.
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Katanga Mines-AAA Quality — This lot presents a magnificent sphere of Malachite, skillfully worked to enhance the complex natural patterns and the vibrant coloration of the mineral. From the rich deposits of the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the most renowned sources for this copper carbonate, the specimen has been finished to perfection, transforming a crude aggregate into an object of pure geometric and mineralogical contemplation. The spherical shape allows appreciation of all its motifs from every angle, making it a collectible piece of notable visual impact. Careful observation of the surface reveals the geological history of this mineral. Malachite displays its characteristic botroidal and mammillated structure, sectioned by the workmanship. One can admire complex concentric designs, known as
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 TranslateKatanga Mines-AAA Quality — This lot presents a magnificent sphere of Malachite, skillfully worked to enhance the complex natural patterns and the vibrant coloration of the mineral. From the rich deposits of the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the most renowned sources for this copper carbonate, the specimen has been finished to perfection, transforming a crude aggregate into an object of pure geometric and mineralogical contemplation. The spherical shape allows appreciation of all its motifs from every angle, making it a collectible piece of notable visual impact. Careful observation of the surface reveals the geological history of this mineral. Malachite displays its characteristic botroidal and mammillated structure, sectioned by the workmanship. One can admire complex concentric designs, known as
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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Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Green Malachite Orbicular Patterns
Mineral form
High Quality Sphere - Concentric and Botryoidal Layers
Supplement
Natural Malachite
Weight
620 g
Origin (region/city)
Katanga
Country of origin
DR Congo
Height
69 mm
Width
69 mm
Depth
69 mm
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