This is a most enchanting oval cabochon of malachite from Zaire, Africa. The alternating bands of various greens are striking and really beautiful. This stone is colored by copper- the same element that gives Paraiba tourmaline its world-renowned color. The dimensions are: 18.01 x 13.16 x 5.22mm deep. It is 14.62 carats in weight.
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Shipping is included in the price of this auction and you will get a tracking number to keep tabs on your package. Registered air mail is very reliable to most of the world.
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Please let me know if you have any questions about this gemstone. I am a Graduate Gemologist from GIA and gemstones are my life and my passion. Since childhood I have been enthralled with stones and I am blessed to be living my dream in the colored stone wholesale center of Thailand. Send me an e-mail at
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This auction starts at 4BTC and the bid increment is .5BTC. This auction will end in 24 hours so bid now to improve your chances of winning this very pretty malachite from Zaire!