{"product_id":"malachite-slice","title":"Malachite Slice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Malachite Slice from the Democratic Republic of the Congo | 11 cm | 221 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis stunning natural malachite slice from the Democratic Republic of the Congo showcases an extraordinary combination of vibrant emerald-green hues, intricate banding, and fascinating botryoidal formations. Polished on both sides, its surface features an impressive variety of textures, from smooth, rounded growths to delicate, tightly clustered formations that create a beautiful three-dimensional landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most captivating features of this specimen is its remarkable concentric banding, with alternating shades of light and dark green forming intricate, swirling patterns. The larger formations display beautifully defined, fan-like structures, while smaller rounded clusters add depth, texture, and visual interest throughout the piece. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral renowned for its brilliant green coloration and distinctive growth patterns. Often forming in the oxidized zones of copper deposits, it has been treasured for thousands of years as both a decorative stone and a prized collector's mineral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis substantial specimen beautifully highlights the natural artistry of malachite, making it an exceptional addition to any mineral collection or a striking display piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Malachite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11 cm L × 7 cm W × 1 cm H (approximately 4.33\" × 2.76\" × 0.39\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 221 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vibrant emerald green with varying shades of light and dark green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Botryoidal and banded malachite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Class:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carbonates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful example of nature's craftsmanship, featuring the rich colors, intricate patterns, and sculptural formations that make Congolese malachite so highly sought after by mineral collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jaze Crystals and Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42197661614213,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/0591\/6549\/files\/IMG_0141.jpg?v=1793556773","url":"https:\/\/jaze-crystals-and-minerals.myshopify.com\/products\/malachite-slice","provider":"Jaze Crystals and Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}