Malachite Dem. Rep. of Congo

This exceptional Malachite specimen from the legendary Star of the Congo Mine in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, is a remarkable example of nature’s artistry. Large sculptural formations are covered with countless sparkling microcrystals, creating a richly textured surface with an intense, velvety emerald-green color. Its dramatic vertical growth and balanced composition give the specimen the presence of a modern sculpture, making it equally at home in an advanced mineral collection or as a statement piece of natural décor.

The Star of the Congo Mine (L’Étoile du Congo Mine) is one of the world’s most celebrated localities for collector-quality Malachite. Located within the famous Katanga Copperbelt near Lubumbashi, the mine has produced some of the finest sculptural Malachite specimens ever discovered, renowned for their vivid emerald-green color, botryoidal forms, and sparkling microcrystalline surfaces. These iconic specimens have become classics of mineral collecting, admired by museums and collectors worldwide for their exceptional beauty and increasingly limited availability as production has declined.

Whether appreciated for its geological significance, artistic beauty, or long-term collectibility, premium Malachite from the Star of the Congo Mine remains among the most iconic and desirable collector minerals ever discovered.

Malachite
Star of the Congo Mine
Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo 
Ex. Walt Gaylord

5" x 4” base, 
Dimensions: 16.5 cm x 12 cm x 8 cm