Malachite stalactite from China, displaying an elongated icicle form with a velvety, micro-crystalline surface and rich emerald-green color. Subtle banding and natural tapering reflect steady mineral growth, with fine sparkle across the surface where tiny malachite crystals catch the light.
Stalactites form when copper-rich water repeatedly drips through a cavity. As carbonates precipitate from the solution, malachite builds outward in concentric layers over time, creating the familiar dripstone shape and banded internal structure
69.7 x 11.3 x 10.3 mm / 15.779 grams
Estimate: $125 - $135
