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114 37 Stockholm
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This impressive malachite stalactite slab captures the full expressive power of this copper mineral in its raw, naturally grown form. The surface is characterized by densely packed, botryoidal and stalactitic outgrowths, forming a vivid relief in a range of greens—from deep forest green to bright, almost emerald hues. Particularly fascinating are the cut stalactites with their clearly recognizable concentric rings, which document the mineral's slow growth like tree rings. The interplay of a velvety-matte texture and sparsely glossy patches gives the piece a strong sculptural quality. In its overall appearance, the slab seems archaic and powerful, yet harmoniously balanced. As a collector's piece or a striking object for a display cabinet, this malachite unfolds a calm, grounding presence to which a balancing and protective energy is traditionally attributed—subtly felt, without overpowering the piece's visual dominance. Stone: Very Rare Malachite Weight: 849.33 g Size: 110x88x66mm Origin: DR Congo Our shipping costs have been checked and approved by Catawiki. We work with an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packing and shipping; thus these shipping costs arise. The buyer bears all applicable import and export duties, customs charges, shipping costs, etc.. See also our other items and shipping costs; savings on pickup fees.. In some of the images the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone. In some stones we have placed a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color variations, etc. may occur, as every computer, monitor and mobile device may display color qualities differently. The disclaimer about the healing properties as previously given : It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. We and Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes, which have no scientific evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.
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