{"product_id":"large-floral-polished-malachite-collector-specimen-natural-banded-malachite-slice-242g-3","title":"Large Floral Polished Malachite Collector Specimen | Natural Banded Malachite Slice | 242g #3","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge Floral Polished Malachite 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, rounded floral-style formations, intricate cellular patterning, natural cavities and exposed matrix, giving this specimen a very distinctive collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece has a particularly irregular, sculptural outline, with a sweeping natural opening through the upper section and multiple areas where the original matrix has been retained. Across the polished surface, the Malachite displays a mix of tighter clustered patterning and broader flowing bands, creating strong visual contrast.\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: 12 × 10 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 242g\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":57266148671866,"sku":"floral mal slice #3","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/7585\/1550\/files\/6aa7d67caf2f10db06892d57.png?v=1789384368","url":"https:\/\/www.distinctioncrystalsandfossils.com\/products\/large-floral-polished-malachite-collector-specimen-natural-banded-malachite-slice-242g-3","provider":"Distinction Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}