Polished green malachite on brass base

This malachite block has extremely strong patterns. It comes from the "copper belt" in the province of Katanga, Congo, and is distinguished by its dark green hue. . Resulting from the oxidation of copper, this intense colour highlights the natural patterns of the stone, a hypnotic network of concentric circles and volutes, evoking a cartography of geological processes. Malachite has been prized as a pigment for its brilliant blue-green hues since antiquity, and was mentioned by Pliny the Elder in 77 AD.
The polished surface of this piece and its organic shape invite not only observation, but also touch.
Mounted on a brass base, this compact malachite is perfect for adding to a collection or enhancing an inquisitive, refined space.