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MALACHITE SLICE
Democratic Republic of the Congo
25.2cm x 11.6cm x 9.0cm (9.9in x 4.6in x 3.5in) including stand
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Malachite is among the most immediately recognisable minerals in the world but a specimen of this quality will always stand out above most.
This slice has been cut through a dense botryoidal mass and polished on both faces, revealing an internal geography of exceptional intricacy. Across the entire surface, individual Botryoids have been sectioned to expose their concentric ring structure. No two are identical. Where adjacent Botryoids have grown into and against one another, their banding systems collide and compress, creating compound patterns of considerable visual complexity. The overall effect is hundreds of discrete growth centres rendered simultaneously legible across the polished face.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Katanga Copperbelt has produced the world's most significant Malachite deposits for over a century, the extraordinary copper concentrations of the region directly responsible for both the scale and the colour saturation of material of this quality.
Mounted on a bespoke stand.
Malachite offers protection from negative energies while promoting positive vibrations and mental clarity. It instils confidence and supports the ability to take action towards creating and manifesting one’s personal desires and dreams.
It helps to restore strength and vitality after illness or periods of energy depletion, assisting the body's natural healing processes. It encourages one to move forward with purpose and determination, helping to transform one’s intentions into practical outcomes.
Malachite encourages steady progress towards one’s goals while maintaining healthy protective boundaries, allowing both personal growth and energetic balance and so enabling one to look to the future with confidence.
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Malachite is among the most immediately recognisable minerals in the world but a specimen of this quality will always stand out above most.
This slice has been cut through a dense botryoidal mass and polished on both faces, revealing an internal geography of exceptional intricacy. Across the entire surface, individual Botryoids have been sectioned to expose their concentric ring structure. No two are identical. Where adjacent Botryoids have grown into and against one another, their banding systems collide and compress, creating compound patterns of considerable visual complexity. The overall effect is hundreds of discrete growth centres rendered simultaneously legible across the polished face.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Katanga Copperbelt has produced the world's most significant Malachite deposits for over a century, the extraordinary copper concentrations of the region directly responsible for both the scale and the colour saturation of material of this quality.
Mounted on a bespoke stand.
Metaphysical properties
Malachite offers protection from negative energies while promoting positive vibrations and mental clarity. It instils confidence and supports the ability to take action towards creating and manifesting one’s personal desires and dreams.
It helps to restore strength and vitality after illness or periods of energy depletion, assisting the body's natural healing processes. It encourages one to move forward with purpose and determination, helping to transform one’s intentions into practical outcomes.
Malachite encourages steady progress towards one’s goals while maintaining healthy protective boundaries, allowing both personal growth and energetic balance and so enabling one to look to the future with confidence.