Katanga, DR Congo – Orbicular Patterns Polished Chrysocolla with Malachite - Height: 110 mm - Width: 60 mm- 216 g - (1)

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Polished chrysocolla with malachite from the Katanga region, Repubblica Democratica del Congo, weighing 216 g and measuring 110 × 60 × 18 mm, showcasing orbicular patterns and natural turquoise-green colour in a decorative mineral slab.

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Description from the seller

Extraordinary mineral slab characterized by an intense turquoise, dark green tones and spectacular orbicular structures that create a natural, complex, and unique pattern. Chrysocolla is a secondary copper mineral valued for its blue-green shades. In association with malachite it can form color contrasts, sinuous bands, and particularly decorative concentric structures. The material is compatible with chrysocolla and malachite associations documented in the Katanga mining region, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The specific provenance from the mine must, however, be confirmed by the supplier’s documentation. The polished surface enhances the natural shapes and chromatic richness, making this specimen interesting for a mineral collection or for a decorative display."} }```json cannot have extra backticks, ensure just the JSON. Remove trailing extra. Wait I included extra closing braces. I must output only one JSON object. Let's correct. The content should be exact one object. Let's present: {

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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Extraordinary mineral slab characterized by an intense turquoise, dark green tones and spectacular orbicular structures that create a natural, complex, and unique pattern. Chrysocolla is a secondary copper mineral valued for its blue-green shades. In association with malachite it can form color contrasts, sinuous bands, and particularly decorative concentric structures. The material is compatible with chrysocolla and malachite associations documented in the Katanga mining region, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The specific provenance from the mine must, however, be confirmed by the supplier’s documentation. The polished surface enhances the natural shapes and chromatic richness, making this specimen interesting for a mineral collection or for a decorative display."} }```json cannot have extra backticks, ensure just the JSON. Remove trailing extra. Wait I included extra closing braces. I must output only one JSON object. Let's correct. The content should be exact one object. Let's present: {

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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Details

Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Katanga, DR Congo – Orbicular Patterns
Mineral form
Polished Chrysocolla with Malachite
Supplement
Spectacular Congo Chrysocolla & Malachite – Natural Turquoise Orbicular Mineral Slab
Weight
216 g
Country of origin
DR Congo
Height
110 mm
Width
60 mm
Depth
18 mm
ItalyVerified
14269
Objects sold
98.36%
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