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Malachite

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A striking, highly sculptural specimen of strongly chatoyant, radial, fibrous malachite from an unknown mine in Congo. This very showy piece has excellent form and looks to be a near floater. Highly representative material from the Wes Parker Collection.

Product details

SpeciesMalachite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.5 x 5.0 x 3.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityDR Congo, Haut-Katanga, Katanga Copper Crescent

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Malachite
Mineral guide
Learn about Malachite
vivid green banded crystals and botryoidal forms from copper deposits; color varieties, formation clues, and identification tips for collectors.
Malachite
Regional guide
Malachite from Katanga Copper Crescent, DR Congo
from Katanga Copper Crescent, DR Congo — velvety stalactites, fibrous sprays, and crisp botryoids; notable for surface life and precise locality.