Description
For most of my life I've only seen cut and polished malachite items of decor so coming into mineral collecting brought some revelations about natural malachite growth. Ian Bruce kindly gifted me this naturally-shaped specimen for laughs at the Denver 2024 show. Going through TSA in Miami International surely added to the stories I tell at dinner parties! Jokes aside, it's an stunning formation from the Star of the Congo mine.
Details
ColorsGreen
SizeCabinet
Dimensions8.0 cm
Repairs/ModificationsBit of a scuff closer to the tip
Species
Mlc
Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.
Aug 2024
Hampshire, United Kingdom
Gift from Ian Bruce when filming content at the Denver 2024 show
