Auction Name: Thursday Natural History Select Auction

Lot Number: 79030

Shortcut to Lot: HA.com/212552*79030

Malachite
DR Congo
5.51 x 3.77 x 1.19 inches (13.99 x 9.57 x 3.01 cm)

This striking Malachite specimen exhibits rich, uninterrupted coverage in the vivid green tones that have made the mineral variety so iconic. This sculptural form features rolling botryoidal growth throughout, with flatter crystalline structure underneath. Under direct light, the surface sparkles with fine microcrystals, producing a brilliant, glitter-like effect. Sourced from the Democratic Republic of the Congo-the premier locality for such material, this is one bold, highly decorative example worthy of most any display case.

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