{"product_id":"polished-flower-banded-malachite-free-forms-x-6-from-congo-55","title":"Polished Flower Banded Malachite Free Forms x 6 From Congo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA NOTE FROM NICK\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA tray of 6 individually made A Grade polished Malachite free forms with flower, banding and beautiful lighter and darker green Malachite \"eye\" ring patterns. Nice solid pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eA NOTE FROM NICK\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA tray of rare, beautiful, and highly valued material often used to craft decorative Malachite spheres. Because natural Malachite commonly contains small cavities and vugs, artisans reinforce the stone with a filler to stabilize the structure and achieve a smooth, durable finish. The result is a striking, polished sphere that showcases the stone’s rich green banding while preserving its integrity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExquisite Banded Flower Malachite from the Congo\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBanded Flower Malachite is a visually striking variety of Malachite, distinguished by its intricate patterns and lush green tones. This mineral features a combination of the classic banded structure of Malachite, with swirling, concentric rings of deep and light greens, and flower-like formations, which are often botryoidal or rosette-shaped. These “flower” patterns are caused by the way the mineral crystallizes in radiating clusters, resembling blossoms or petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe banding in Flower Malachite results from the layering of copper carbonate over time, giving the stone its characteristic wavy stripes. The contrast between the smooth bands and the textured, three-dimensional flower shapes creates a fascinating visual effect, making it a sought-after specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMonoclinic, Botryoidal, Banded, Vug\/Veils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT COLOUR\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBlack, Green, White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DATA \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLocality = Congo\u003cbr\u003eGrade = A Grade\u003cbr\u003eSize = 57 - 86 mm \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MALACHITE - Flower Banded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50169852657857,"sku":"182-862-260429KW","price":2324.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2066\/6451\/files\/182862_9.jpg?v=1777964424","url":"https:\/\/www.toprocks.com\/products\/polished-flower-banded-malachite-free-forms-x-6-from-congo-55","provider":"Toprock Gemstones and Minerals ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}