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Malachite from Katanga, DR Congo

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Several well formed botryoidal malachite "balls" nest on a milky white quartz matrix. If you look closely, there is a secondary layer of drusy quartz that adds contrast and interest to the piece. A definitive example from the DNC locale.

Product details

SpeciesMalachiteQuartz
Weight214.3 grams
Added on12/28/2024
LocalityDR Congo, Katanga

Current owner

Unknown Owner
Acquired
Dec 2024
Price paid
$18,000.00

Previous owners

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—One-Off MineralsNot disclosed

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