Malachite Carving – Elephant // 438 Grams

This luscious green copper carbonate mineral specimen from the DRC has been expertly hand-carved into a 365 gram elephant with upward-facing trunk 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. Dimensions: 4-1/4"W x 1-1/2"D x 3"H, Weight: 438 g