This is a cute malachite stalactite very much resembles a steamed bun from the Tonglushan Mine. The mine has been producing copper ore for over 3000 years. It is where the Chinese Bronze Age started, and it has been mined continuously since. Malachite from this ancient mine is famous in China, but seldom seen outside China until recently. I aquired this piece from a local miner whose family has been mining there for at least three generations.
| Weight | 0.35 kg |
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| Dimensions | 12 × 12 × 12 cm |
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| Locality | Tonglushan Mine, Daye Co., Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei, China |
| Dimensions | 5.0cm x 4.7cm x 3.7cm |
| Weight | 162g |
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