Very rare natural cuprite‑malachite sphere from the Congo – An impressive mineral one-of-a-kind, 25,508.65 ct- 5101.73 g

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This exceptional auprit–malachite ball from the Congo ranks among the rarest and most visually striking mineral formations that the African continent produces. The combination of deep, metallic-looking cuprite and the intensely emerald-green malachite creates a fascinating color and structural world that, in this completion, is found only extremely rarely.

The dark, violet-black to copper-red shimmering cuprite areas give the ball powerful depth and almost mystical shine. In between, the lively greens and turquoises of malachite break through – with the typical, organically grown bands and patterns that make the gemstone so unmistakable. This interplay feels like a natural work of art, reminiscent of planetary structures or abstract paintings.

The high-quality polish brings out the metallic brilliance of cuprite and the velvety glow of malachite particularly impressively. Every viewing angle reveals new details, fine textures, and irregular mineral veins that tell the story of how this rare rock formed.

This ball is a centerpiece with special character – strong, elegant, and full of mineral energy. It is ideally suited as an exclusive collectible, as a luxurious decorative object, or as a representative highlight in stylish rooms.

A unique natural gemstone from the Congo, impressive in its rarity, color intensity, and geological beauty like hardly any other.

Stone: Cuprit on Malachit
Weight: 5101,73g
Size: 130mm
Origin: DR Kongo

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It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties.
We and Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific
evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment."

This exceptional auprit–malachite ball from the Congo ranks among the rarest and most visually striking mineral formations that the African continent produces. The combination of deep, metallic-looking cuprite and the intensely emerald-green malachite creates a fascinating color and structural world that, in this completion, is found only extremely rarely.

The dark, violet-black to copper-red shimmering cuprite areas give the ball powerful depth and almost mystical shine. In between, the lively greens and turquoises of malachite break through – with the typical, organically grown bands and patterns that make the gemstone so unmistakable. This interplay feels like a natural work of art, reminiscent of planetary structures or abstract paintings.

The high-quality polish brings out the metallic brilliance of cuprite and the velvety glow of malachite particularly impressively. Every viewing angle reveals new details, fine textures, and irregular mineral veins that tell the story of how this rare rock formed.

This ball is a centerpiece with special character – strong, elegant, and full of mineral energy. It is ideally suited as an exclusive collectible, as a luxurious decorative object, or as a representative highlight in stylish rooms.

A unique natural gemstone from the Congo, impressive in its rarity, color intensity, and geological beauty like hardly any other.

Stone: Cuprit on Malachit
Weight: 5101,73g
Size: 130mm
Origin: DR Kongo

Our shipping costs are checked and acknowledged by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that handles the final inspection, pickup, packaging and shipping; thereby these shipping costs arise.
The buyer bears all possible import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc..
See also our other items and shipping costs, pickup costs save..
In some of the pictures the stone was backlit to show you the color of the stone.
In some stones we have held lighting under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And it can lead to deviations in colors, etc., since every computer, monitor and mobile device may display color qualities differently.

The disclaimer about the healing properties
as previously given :
It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties.
We and Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific
evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment."

Details

Main mineral
Very rare natural cuprite‑malachite sphere from the Congo –
Mineral form
An impressive mineral one-of-a-kind, 25,508.65 ct
Weight
5101.73 g
Country of origin
DR Congo
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Objects sold
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Rechtliche Informationen des Verkäufers

Unternehmen:
Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
Repräsentant:
Mario Stieger
Adresse:
Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
Neufeld 3
47906 Kempen
GERMANY
Telefonnummer:
+4917642109788
Email:
mario.stieger33@gmail.com
USt-IdNr.:
DE329160339

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