A mesmerizing fusion of texture and light, this specimen from the legendary Mindingi Mine features lush, botryoidal Malachite enveloped in a delicate layer of sparkling Drusy Quartz. The fine quartz ‘crystalline frost’ creates a brilliant interplay of light, transforming the deep forest-green malachite into a shimmering, multidimensional landscape.
This piece was selected for its exceptional luster and the way the colorless quartz points highlight the rolling geometry of the copper-rich foundation. It is a quintessential example of the world-class mineralization found in Haut-Katanga Province, DR Congo.
SPECIMEN DETAILS
Mineralogy: Malachite with Drusy Quartz coating
Habit: Botryoidal (Mammillary)
Dimensions: 9.4 x 8.1 x 4.1 cm (3.7 x 3.2 x 1.6 inches)
Weight: 410g (14.5 oz)
Locality: Mindingi Mine, Kambove, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
All specimens include a label bearing the mineral name and origin as well as provenance label(s) for the specimen, if any.
Note: Each piece is handpicked for quality and uniqueness.
