A magnificent, museum-grade cabinet specimen weighing over 1 kilogram from the rich Katanga Copper Crescent in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This piece features a natural pocket (vug) lined with lush, velvety botryoidal Malachite spheres, framed by a brilliant ribbon of vibrant cyan-blue Chrysocolla. The dramatic three-dimensional interior creates exceptional shadow and light depth, highlighting the stark color contrast between the deep emerald Malachite and the vivid turquoise-blue secondary copper silicates.
Specimen Details Primary Minerals: Malachite and Chrysocolla Locality: Katanga Copper Crescent, Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo Habit: Botryoidal vug / pocket formation Dimensions: 14.2 x 13.0 x 9.7 cm (5.6 x 5.1 x 3.8 in) Weight: 1.04 kg (2.29 lbs).
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.
