Hand-Carved Malachite Cat // 81.34 Grams

This luscious green copper carbonate mineral specimen from the DRC has been expertly hand-carved into an intricately detailed duck and hand-polished to a brilliant luster to enhance its gorgeous colors and banding. Malachite was historically used as a pigment for painting and was a popular stone in ancient Egypt. This excellent quality carving displays sought-after natural patterning including bullseyes. Cube measures 1" in diameter and does not come with carving.

Dimensions: 1-1/2"W x 7/8"D x 1-3/4"H, Weight: 81.34 g