Malachite Freeform - Height: 9.45 cm - Width: 12.68 cm- 796 g
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Description from the seller
Exemplar Characteristics:
Mineral: Malachite
Chemical composition: Basic copper carbonate – Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂
Characteristic color: Green, with different intensities and shades
Format: Free form
Height: 9.45 cm
Width: 12.68 cm
Weight: 796 g
Hardness: 3.5–4 on the Mohs scale
Category: Mineral for collection and decorative piece
Natural Beauty and Mineralogical Features:
Malachite is a secondary copper mineral, formed mainly through alteration and oxidation processes of deposits rich in this metal.
Its most recognizable feature is the extraordinary variety of green patterns, resulting from different growth and mineral deposition phases.
The shades can vary from light green to emerald green and forest green, creating natural contrasts that make each specimen unique.
The banded formations of malachite are particularly valued for their visual complexity, often compared to abstract drawings produced by nature itself.
Interest for Collectors:
Malachite holds a prominent place in the history of mineralogy and decorative arts.
Since Antiquity, this mineral has been used in the production of ornamental objects, sculptures, architectural elements, and jewelry pieces.
During the 19th century, it became especially appreciated in interior decoration and in the creation of luxury artistic objects, thanks to the intensity of its color and its natural patterns.
Today, it continues to be sought after by mineral collectors, enthusiasts of ornamental stones, and lovers of nature-inspired decoration.
Decorative Elegance:
With a width of 12.68 cm and a weight of 796 g, this specimen presents dimensions that are interesting for display in display cases, on shelves, in offices, libraries, or contemporary décor spaces.
Its freeform shape highlights the natural expression of the mineral, allowing the piece to be enjoyed as a small sculptural object.
The characteristic chromatic intensity of malachite pairs particularly well with materials such as wood, marble, glass, and metals, creating elegant contrasts in different environments.
Exemplar Characteristics:
Mineral: Malachite
Chemical composition: Basic copper carbonate – Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂
Characteristic color: Green, with different intensities and shades
Format: Free form
Height: 9.45 cm
Width: 12.68 cm
Weight: 796 g
Hardness: 3.5–4 on the Mohs scale
Category: Mineral for collection and decorative piece
Natural Beauty and Mineralogical Features:
Malachite is a secondary copper mineral, formed mainly through alteration and oxidation processes of deposits rich in this metal.
Its most recognizable feature is the extraordinary variety of green patterns, resulting from different growth and mineral deposition phases.
The shades can vary from light green to emerald green and forest green, creating natural contrasts that make each specimen unique.
The banded formations of malachite are particularly valued for their visual complexity, often compared to abstract drawings produced by nature itself.
Interest for Collectors:
Malachite holds a prominent place in the history of mineralogy and decorative arts.
Since Antiquity, this mineral has been used in the production of ornamental objects, sculptures, architectural elements, and jewelry pieces.
During the 19th century, it became especially appreciated in interior decoration and in the creation of luxury artistic objects, thanks to the intensity of its color and its natural patterns.
Today, it continues to be sought after by mineral collectors, enthusiasts of ornamental stones, and lovers of nature-inspired decoration.
Decorative Elegance:
With a width of 12.68 cm and a weight of 796 g, this specimen presents dimensions that are interesting for display in display cases, on shelves, in offices, libraries, or contemporary décor spaces.
Its freeform shape highlights the natural expression of the mineral, allowing the piece to be enjoyed as a small sculptural object.
The characteristic chromatic intensity of malachite pairs particularly well with materials such as wood, marble, glass, and metals, creating elegant contrasts in different environments.
Details
Main mineral
Malachite
Mineral form
Freeform
Weight
796 g
Origin (region/city)
Katanga
Country of origin
Congo
Height
9.45 cm
Width
12.68 cm
Depth
5.2 cm
