Malachite

Item Description

Malachite is one of those universal minerals/gems, as even people who don't collect the material know what it is. You'll find it in rocks shops, museum gift shops and jewelry stores around the world. When it comes to Malachite, the best and most abundant material in the world is found in the Congo. This particular stone has a wonderful layered banded appearance, which is very desirable for collectors of the material. The "oval cabochon" cut stone has a great pattern with alternating mint-green and forest-green bands of color throughout. The color is very consistent and attractive, and this is certainly very worthwhile for any collector to pick up. The starting bid puts the stone at LESS than $1 per carat, so don't miss out on this beautiful large gem of this classic material.