Malachite Egg - Height: 200 mm - Width: 143 mm- 7200 g - (1)

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Magnificent natural malachite egg weighing 7.2 kg with dimensions 200 × 143 × 143 mm, originating from the Katanga region of the DRC.

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Magnificent natural malachite egg – 7.2 kg
Exceptional piece in solid malachite, perfectly polished.

This egg features very fine concentric patterns, with deep green bands typical of high-quality malachite. The mirror polish perfectly highlights the stone's internal structure, revealing botryoidal formations and peacock eyes highly prized by collectors.

Features :

Type: Decorative egg in natural malachite

Weight: 7.2 kg

Dimensions: height 200mm, width 143mm.

Color: Intense green to dark green, with clear concentric bands.

No known treatment

Condition: Excellent – no visible cracks, professional polishing.

Probable origin: Katanga region (DRC), the main global source of massive malachite.


Highlights:

Exceptional format (rare on the current market)

Extremely detailed and regular motifs.

Intense and natural colors

Ideal for mineral collection, interior decoration, or investment.

Large, high-quality massive malachite of this size becomes difficult to find.


Note:

No provenance documentation, as is often the case for large malachite pieces.
The object will be carefully packaged to ensure secure transport.

Magnificent natural malachite egg – 7.2 kg
Exceptional piece in solid malachite, perfectly polished.

This egg features very fine concentric patterns, with deep green bands typical of high-quality malachite. The mirror polish perfectly highlights the stone's internal structure, revealing botryoidal formations and peacock eyes highly prized by collectors.

Features :

Type: Decorative egg in natural malachite

Weight: 7.2 kg

Dimensions: height 200mm, width 143mm.

Color: Intense green to dark green, with clear concentric bands.

No known treatment

Condition: Excellent – no visible cracks, professional polishing.

Probable origin: Katanga region (DRC), the main global source of massive malachite.


Highlights:

Exceptional format (rare on the current market)

Extremely detailed and regular motifs.

Intense and natural colors

Ideal for mineral collection, interior decoration, or investment.

Large, high-quality massive malachite of this size becomes difficult to find.


Note:

No provenance documentation, as is often the case for large malachite pieces.
The object will be carefully packaged to ensure secure transport.

Details

Number of items
1
Main Mineral
Malachite
Mineral Form
Egg
Weight
7200 g
Country of Origin
Congo
Height
200 mm
Width
143 mm
Depth
143 mm
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Private

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