Minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire) has been a prolific producer of excellent specimens of malachite and chrysocolla for many years now, with some exceptionally large specimens (several feet across) making their way into many private collections and museums. The specimens are very attractive, containing shades of vivid greens and blues. Below you will find a selection of specimens in various sizes and price ranges.

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Smaller Specimens (Small Cabinet Size), Mainly 2-4 Inches (5-10cm) (see bottom of page for larger specimens)

Click on Image For Complete Description and Additional Pictures - Sizes provided are in centimeters (cm) and inch equivalencies.

#Congo 25 - 9 x 3 x 2 cm (3.5 x 1.2 x 0.8 inches) - $15

#Congo 26 - 8 x 6 x 2 cm (3.1 x 2.3 x 0.8 inches) - $25

#Congo 27 - 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm (3.3 x 1.8 x 1 inches) - $20

#Congo 28 - 6.5 x 4 x 4 cm (2.5 x 1.6 x 1.6 inches) - $20

#Congo 29 - 11 x 6 x 5 cm (4.3 x 2.3 x 2 inches) - $25

#Congo 30 - 9 x 8.5 x 2 cm (3.5 x 3.3 x 0.8 inches) - $30

#Congo 31 - 8 x 7 x 3 cm (3.1 x 2.7 x 1.2 inches) - $30

#Congo 32 - 9 x 5.5 x 3 cm (3.5 x 2.15 x 1.2 inches) - $25

#Congo 33 - 8 x 7 x 1 cm (3.1 x 2.7 x 0.4 inches) - $25

#Congo 34 - 11.5 x 5.5 x 2 cm (4.5 x 2.15 x 0.8 inches) - $30

#Congo 35 - 9 x 6.5 x 2.5 cm (3.5 x 2.5 x 1 inches) - $25

#Congo 36 - 11 x 7 x 6 cm (4.3 x 2.7 x 2.3 inches) - $30

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Larger Specimens (Cabinet and Large Cabinet Size), Mainly 4 Inches (10cm) and Up

#CONGO 09 - Malachite on matrix - Democratic Republic of Congo

12 x 12 x 2 cm (4.7 x 4.7 x 0.8 inches) - $40.00

Nice cabinet hand-sized specimen of malachite with a little exposed matrix.  This specimen is your more typical, "classic" malachite specimen with good green color but not so much in the way of relief to the specimen.  The contrast of malachite on the brownish matrix is appealing, however.  Condition there are a few rubs towards the top of the specimen, I took a photo of these (far right) so these could be evaluated to their extent.  In my mind they do detract a little from the specimen but not a significant amount. 

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#CONGO 12 - Malachite on Chrysocolla on matrix - Democratic Republic of Congo

11.5 x 5.5 x 3 cm (4.5 x 2.15 x 1.2 inches) - $25.00

A specimen interesting from a scientific viewpoint.  The first growth on this specimen was chrysocolla, evidenced by the bluish/white area in the right photo, but then a layer of malachite grew on top of the chrysocolla.  This is rather typical of specimens from the Congo and shows how the successive growths occur.  Nice banding along the edge towards the matrix as well with earlier growths.

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#CONGO 18 - Malachite - Democratic Republic of Congo

21 x 11 x 3 cm (8.2 x 4.3 x 1.2 inches) - $60.00

Nice typical large cabinet example of bubbly malachite from Congo.  Most of the individual bubbles (far right photo) are 5-10mm across, and only a few are rubbed or nicked, these show the chrysocolla underneath.  Good large cabinet specimen of this variety.

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#CONGO 20 - Malachite and minor Chrysocolla - Democratic Republic of Congo

12.5 x 10 cm, 16 cm tall (4.9 x 3.9 inches, 6.2 inches tall) - $60.00

Very high quality and interesting malachite specimen.  The "base" of the specimen is comprised of the typical "bubbly" malachite formations, while the top of the specimen is mostly showing evidence of a flow pattern to the malachite growth with some mixed bubbles here and there, especially to the right side.  Some chrysocolla is seen along the edges along with additional banded malachite.  Really a fine presentation specimen and excellent for decoration as well.  Does need a little assistance to stand upright.

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#CONGO 23 - Malachite in vug - Democratic Republic of Congo

11 x 12 cm, goes back about 10 cm (4.3 x 4.7 inches, back 3.9 inches) - $45.00

A very nice open malachite-lined vug makes up much of this specimen.  The malachite has a drusy coating in many places, further adding to the overall presentation of this specimen.  Sits up perfectly for display with no assistance required.

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#CONGO 24 - Malachite and Chrysocolla - Democratic Republic of Congo

16 x 12 cm (6.2 x 4.7 inches) - $55.00

A "plate-like" specimen of malachite overgrowing chrysocolla is the best description for this specimen.  There is some relief in the middle of the specimen, the middle photo shows the specimen from the back view while the left photo shows how the specimen will most likely be displayed.  Excellent condition.

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