Malachite - Skull improves vision This fossil is extremely delicate

This fossil is extremely delicate so it is encouraged not to disturb it once it is on display

glassy dioptase crystals

Description: These are getting harder to find and come from the coal mines in Illinois

barite weighs significantly more than most other other minerals of the same size - for example

Republic of the Congo

Malachite - Skull improves vision This fossil is extremely delicateMined from: Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of Congo Description: This malachite skull from the Congo shows a mix of deep green and lighter teal tones with swirling, almost liquid like patterns across the surface. The carving highlights both smooth polished areas and natural cavities within the stone, giving it a more rugged and dimensional appearance than uniform pieces. Rounded botryoidal textures and layered banding