Malachite Crystal on matrix - Height: 9 cm - Width: 9 cm- 580 g - (1)

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A single meteorite specimen featuring malachite crystals on a matrix with aragonite accents; weight 580 g, dimensions 9 × 9 × 7 cm, origin Midelt, Morocco.

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This unique collectible is an absolute showpiece for every mineral collector or admirer of exceptional natural products. The piece showcases a beautiful, contrast-rich interplay of two different minerals: a base of intensely dark-green, velvety needle malachite, with contrasting, snow-white to cream-colored "fluffy" needle balls of aragonite. The refined, globular crystal structure (acicular aggregates) is on the front almost perfectly preserved. The rear consists of the original, solid and iron-rich matrix (host rock), which provides a sturdy and natural base.

This unique collectible is an absolute showpiece for every mineral collector or admirer of exceptional natural products. The piece showcases a beautiful, contrast-rich interplay of two different minerals: a base of intensely dark-green, velvety needle malachite, with contrasting, snow-white to cream-colored "fluffy" needle balls of aragonite. The refined, globular crystal structure (acicular aggregates) is on the front almost perfectly preserved. The rear consists of the original, solid and iron-rich matrix (host rock), which provides a sturdy and natural base.

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Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Malachite
Mineral form
Crystal on matrix
Supplement
Aragonite
Weight
580 g
Origin (region/city)
Midelt
Country of origin
Morocco
Height
9 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
7 cm
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