{"product_id":"floral-malachite-collector-specimen-natural-banded-malachite-slice-203g-5","title":"Floral Malachite Collector Specimen | Natural Banded Malachite Slice | 203g #5","description":"\u003cp\u003eFloral Malachite Slice Collector Specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking polished Malachite specimen from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, selected for its exceptional natural patterning and unusual formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe polished face reveals a dramatic mix of deep green banding, intricate floral-style formations, natural cavities and exposed matrix, creating a highly distinctive collector specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece has a particularly elongated, sculptural form, with a prominent natural opening and a strong contrast between tightly packed patterned areas and broader sweeping bands. Showcasing pronounced concentric growth patterning, while the retained matrix and irregular outer edges add further depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than being uniformly polished into a standard shape, this specimen retains much of its natural structure and irregularity, making it particularly appealing as a display specimen for mineral collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral: Malachite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: DRC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Polished face with natural matrix and irregular edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. size: 14 × 6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 203g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive the exact piece pictured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a natural mineral specimen and includes natural cavities, matrix, irregular edges and surface variation. These features form part of the specimen’s character and are not considered faults.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distinction Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57266148475258,"sku":"floral mal slice #5","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/7585\/1550\/files\/6aa7d677af2f10db06892d1c.png?v=1789384362","url":"https:\/\/www.distinctioncrystalsandfossils.com\/products\/floral-malachite-collector-specimen-natural-banded-malachite-slice-203g-5","provider":"Distinction Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}