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MALACHITE STALACTITE GROUP

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Rocks, Fossils & Minerals Start Price:2,700.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
MALACHITE STALACTITE GROUP
<B>MALACHITE STALACTITE GROUP</B></I><BR> <I>Katanga Copper Zone, Katanga (Shaba), People's Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)</B></I><BR>An impressive cluster of malachite stalactites from the famed Katanga Copper Zone of what was formerly known as Zaire but today is the People's Democratic Republic of Congo. This specimen came from the world famous malachite mining district that is the largest producer of specimens today. Prized for lapidary arts and jewelry, these specimens will now face additional competition for survival as the price for copper continues to soar upwards on the world market. This classic specimen measures 5 ½ x 9 x 3 ½ inches.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)