Locality: Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo. Size Class: Large Cabinet. Collection: Schertz Collection. This unusual malachite specimen is shaped like a volcano, with a series of hollow tipped "cones" sticking straight up from an attractive rolling matrix. While malachite from the huge deposits of the Central African Copper Belt is rather common on the market, this particular specimen has unusual aesthetics that obviously set it above most of the others. It is complete all around, 360 degrees, without damage to any of the major features. In person, this is a mesmerizing piece you can just stare at continually, finding detail in the seeming simplicity of the shapes. It comes with a custom base. 590 grams. Size 15.3 x 11.7 x 7.0 cm.