{"product_id":"large-floral-polished-malachite-collector-specimen-natural-banded-malachite-slice-255g-2","title":"Large Floral Polished Malachite Collector Specimen | Natural Banded Malachite Slice | 255g #2","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 natural patterning and distinctive formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe polished face reveals a dense mix of intricate green banding, tightly packed floral-style formations, natural cavities and exposed matrix, creating an exceptionally detailed collector specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece has a particularly sculptural, irregular form, with finer patterning running across much of the polished surface and areas of natural matrix retained around the outer edge. The contrast between the polished Malachite and the rougher natural sections gives the piece plenty of 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 piece 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: 13 × 10 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 255g\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":57266149065082,"sku":"floral mal slice #2","price":51.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/7585\/1550\/files\/6aa7d680af2f10db06892d77.png?v=1789384370","url":"https:\/\/www.distinctioncrystalsandfossils.com\/products\/large-floral-polished-malachite-collector-specimen-natural-banded-malachite-slice-255g-2","provider":"Distinction Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}