Polished Malachite stalactites "eyes" slice

Kolwezi mining district, Lualaba, DR Congo
Cabinet, 10.5 x 5.0 x 0.5 cm
Start Time: 12/06/2019 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/12/2019 6:40:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Striking intergrown sliced and polished malachite stalactites from 1970s or 80s finds at the famous copper mines of Kolwezi. The impressive pair have dense colorful multi-hued green banding that surrounds the dramatic cores of the stalactites. One stalactite has two fantastic "eyes", while the other has a very large oval "eye" with striking pits. The partially chipped outer rim on both stalactites is certainly only a modest detraction. A classic and amazingly artistic intergrown sliced pair of malachite stalactites.

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