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Many specimens from this region are considered reference pieces in modern mineral collecting due to their size, quality and visual power.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lz-geode-malachite-0","title":"MALACHITE – Large BOTRYOIDAL Green Geode from Congo – Aesthetic Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge natural Malachite specimen with intense green botryoidal formations and strong aesthetic impact. The piece shows dense microcrystalline surfaces with vivid emerald coloration and a well-preserved structure with no damage. Highly decorative and visually striking, suitable for mineral collections and interior display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"650\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 202 × 171 × 104 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.383 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e L’Étoile du Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44313726713965,"sku":null,"price":649.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/IMG20260331182752.jpg?v=1776752854"},{"product_id":"lz-uranium-cuprosklodowskite-0","title":"URANIUM CUPROSKLODOWSKITE – Uranium Silicate Crystal from Congo – Rare Mineral","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare natural Cuprosklodowskite specimen from Musonoi, Kolwezi, Lualaba, Democratic Republic of Congo. 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A rare uranium silicate mineral highly appreciated by advanced collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 × 28 × 16 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.48 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Musonoi, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44316646539373,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/AGC_20240228_220036000.webp?v=1772303582"},{"product_id":"mun2025-crisocolla-drcongo-1","title":"CHRYSOCOLLA – Candy-Like Blue Botryoidal Crystals on Malachite, Congo","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eNatural Chrysocolla on Malachite from the Star Mine (L'Etoile du Congo), Lubumbashi, DR Congo — the classic locality for this vivid blue-on-green botryoidal combination. Intense sky-blue chrysocolla forms smooth, glossy, candy-like rounded crystals over green malachite, creating a striking natural color contrast. 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