{"product_id":"shiny-botroidal-malachite-s918","title":"Shiny Botryoidal Malachite from the Katanga Copperbelt, DRC","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"807\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis striking \u003cstrong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eShiny Botryoidal Malachite\u003c\/strong\u003e specimen from the renowned \u003cstrong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"487\"\u003eKolwezi Region\u003c\/strong\u003e of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eKatanga Copperbelt, Democratic Republic of the Congo\u003c\/strong\u003e, is covered with an intricate landscape of tightly packed botryoidal formations. Thousands of rounded nodules, ranging from tiny grape-like spheres to larger bulbous clusters, blanket the entire display face, creating exceptional texture and visual depth.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eUnlike many velvety Malachite specimens, this piece displays a subtle natural sheen across its fine crystalline surface. Under changing light, the countless microscopic crystals produce delicate sparkling highlights that bring the specimen to life. The combination of its rich green colour, densely packed botryoidal growths and sculptural form makes it a superb display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"l233u5\" data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1633\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malachite\u003cbr data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eAssociated Minerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kolwezi Region, Katanga Copperbelt, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)\u003cbr data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monoclinic\u003cbr data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich to Dark Green\u003cbr data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eLustre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky to Shiny\u003cbr data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opaque\u003cbr data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eCrystal Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Botryoidal with Fine Drusy Crystal Coating\u003cbr data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eSpecimen Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 109 × 110 × 30 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 249 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003eKatanga Copperbelt\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the world's most famous sources of collector-quality Malachite. Here, copper-rich groundwater slowly deposited layers of copper carbonate within cavities and fractures over millions of years. As these layers accumulated, they formed the distinctive botryoidal growths that resemble clusters of grapes, each coated with a fine layer of microscopic crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003eThis specimen is particularly impressive because of its exceptional coverage. The entire display face is filled with overlapping botryoidal formations, creating a dramatic three-dimensional surface with very little exposed matrix. Its natural sparkle, substantial size and outstanding texture make it an excellent addition to any mineral collection or display cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2647\"\u003eWhether displayed as a decorative conversation piece or added to an advanced collection of African copper minerals, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003eShiny Botryoidal Malachite\u003c\/strong\u003e beautifully showcases the remarkable mineral diversity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46395958296772,"sku":"S918","price":750.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S918ShinyMalachite_1.webp?v=1784036592","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/shiny-botroidal-malachite-s918","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}