Malachite stalactite (exceptional!)

Kolwezi, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
Small Cabinet, 9.9 x 4.9 x 2.8 cm
Start Time: 10/24/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/28/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A stunning malachite stalactite from Katanga. The banded stalactite has a matte finish and striking, bulbous, non-linear form. The way the stalactite rests on the angled, malchite-coated thin crust is a super accent, that adds to the aesthetics. There is even a hole in the tip, where the copper-rich fluids flowed from to form the stalactite. Essentially pristine, a bit of super trivial rubbing is noted, but is certainly not a detraction. One of the most artful Katanga malachite stalactites you will see.

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