Malachite stalactite (very fine)

Item Description

A stunning, incredibly knobby malachite stalactite from the Shilu Mine, source of outstanding malachite stalactites. The knobs are much smaller on lower portion of one side (due to directional fluild flow) and the smaller knobs have beautiful chatoyancy, while the larger knobs do not. Both the terminated end and broken end reveal the large hollow tube, where the precipitating copper-rich fluids flowed! Complete all-around and nearly pristine. A couple broken knobs in an area near the top can be minimized by the display view. Excellent Shilu Mine malachite. MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!