Museum-Grade Congolese Malachite Specimen - Hypnotic Ocellar Patterns and Rich Verdant Tones - Height: 590 mm - Width: 300 mm- 58200 g - (1)
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Malachite, a museum‑grade polished specimen from Katanga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, features hypnotic ocelli concentric banding and lush green tones, weighing 58,200 g and measuring 590 × 300 × 170 mm.
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Museum specimen with extraordinary concentric bands — This exceptional polished Malachite specimen, sourced from the rich Katanga mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, stands as a true masterpiece of nature and craftsmanship. With its impressive size and substantial mass, it represents a prestigious addition to any high-end mineral collection or as a luxury decorative element. The surface, deftly worked and polished, reveals an extraordinary variety of green hues, ranging from lighter aqua-green, almost emerald, to dark, deep green. What makes this piece particularly fascinating is the complex and intricate arrangement of concentric bands and the eye-like 'ocelli' typical of botryoidal malachite. These formations create hypnotic and dynamic designs that seem to change under light, offering an artistic perspective from every angle. The dendritic veining and macro-botryoidal areas bear witness to the layered hydrothermal formation process, preserving the mineral's geological history. Malachite has long been appreciated for its beauty and versatility, used since antiquity for jewelry, carvings, and art objects. This monumental block, however, transcends mere ornament to become a subject of study and contemplation, a true 'statement piece'. Its presence is unrivaled, making it ideal for museum contexts, art galleries, or as a focal point in a refined private setting. The balance between natural form and polishing that highlights its intrinsic patterns makes it of interest to both mineral collectors and lovers of interior design. Its aesthetic qualities and its rare size make it an investment in beauty and natural history, destined to enchant and inspire. Despite its size, the condition is natural and free of treatments or restorations, ensuring the material's integrity. This specimen is a silent witness to the planet's geological majesty. Name: Malachite Origin: Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo Weight: 58200 grams Dimensions: 590 x 300 x 170 mm Material: Natural mineral Processing: Polished Condition: Natural, without treatments or restorations. Any irregularities or small fractures are part of its natural formation. Lot code: ZAR-249 MAC-78
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 TranslateMuseum specimen with extraordinary concentric bands — This exceptional polished Malachite specimen, sourced from the rich Katanga mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, stands as a true masterpiece of nature and craftsmanship. With its impressive size and substantial mass, it represents a prestigious addition to any high-end mineral collection or as a luxury decorative element. The surface, deftly worked and polished, reveals an extraordinary variety of green hues, ranging from lighter aqua-green, almost emerald, to dark, deep green. What makes this piece particularly fascinating is the complex and intricate arrangement of concentric bands and the eye-like 'ocelli' typical of botryoidal malachite. These formations create hypnotic and dynamic designs that seem to change under light, offering an artistic perspective from every angle. The dendritic veining and macro-botryoidal areas bear witness to the layered hydrothermal formation process, preserving the mineral's geological history. Malachite has long been appreciated for its beauty and versatility, used since antiquity for jewelry, carvings, and art objects. This monumental block, however, transcends mere ornament to become a subject of study and contemplation, a true 'statement piece'. Its presence is unrivaled, making it ideal for museum contexts, art galleries, or as a focal point in a refined private setting. The balance between natural form and polishing that highlights its intrinsic patterns makes it of interest to both mineral collectors and lovers of interior design. Its aesthetic qualities and its rare size make it an investment in beauty and natural history, destined to enchant and inspire. Despite its size, the condition is natural and free of treatments or restorations, ensuring the material's integrity. This specimen is a silent witness to the planet's geological majesty. Name: Malachite Origin: Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo Weight: 58200 grams Dimensions: 590 x 300 x 170 mm Material: Natural mineral Processing: Polished Condition: Natural, without treatments or restorations. Any irregularities or small fractures are part of its natural formation. Lot code: ZAR-249 MAC-78
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
Museum-Grade Congolese Malachite Specimen -
Mineral form
Hypnotic Ocellar Patterns and Rich Verdant Tones
Supplement
Monumental Specimen
Weight
58200 g
Origin (region/city)
Katanga
Country of origin
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Height
590 mm
Width
300 mm
Depth
170 mm
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