Description: An exquisite, highly luminous cabinet display specimen featuring natural "Cat's Eye" fibrous Malachite from the famous Shilu Mine in Guangdong, China. This piece exhibits outstanding optical chatoyancy, where tightly packed, silky fibrous malachite crystals catch and reflect direct light in shimmering bands across its emerald-green surface. Preserving its natural, unpolished sculptural form, the specimen showcases remarkable silky luster and three-dimensional depth, making it a standout acquisition for collectors of high-luster copper minerals.
Specimen Details Primary Mineral: Fibrous "Cat's Eye" Malachite Locality: Shilu Mine, Yangchun Co., Yangjiang, Guangdong, China Habit: Radiating fibrous/silky crystal habit with intense chatoyancy Dimensions: 7.1 x 6.6 x 4.6 cm (2.8 x 2.6 x 1.8 in) Weight: 200 g (7.05 oz)
Every Gatsby Gems specimen is hand-selected for exceptional mineral quality, provenance, and aesthetic distinction. Each piece includes a locality label and is professionally packaged for safe arrival and lasting display in your collection.
