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DR Congo
Carved Quartz Geode Skull with Malachite Band
SKU · S22
$106.00
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Half geode, half portrait: a skull cut into translucent grey quartz with the untouched geode wall — malachite green over a cream rim — left exposed beside it. 12.7 × 7.6 × 9.1 cm, 390 g.
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About this specimen
The carver worked only half of this geode. One side is a skull — brow, cheekbone, orbit and a row of squared teeth cut into translucent grey-white quartz — while the other is left exactly as the rock broke, showing the geode wall in bands: a thin green malachite line, a cream rim, and a tan sandy interior. Portrait and cross-section meet along one ragged seam.
Quartz (SiO2) is Mohs 7, hard enough to hold the crisp incised teeth and deep sockets you see here, and hard enough that the finished carving shrugs off scratches that would dull a softer stone. The green banding is malachite, a copper carbonate that forms where copper-rich solutions work through cavities of this kind and line them from the wall inwards.
This one measures 12.7 × 7.6 × 9.1 cm and weighs 390 g. The carving photographed is the one you receive; it sits unaided on its flat base, no fitting needed.
About Quartz
Quartz is a silicate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.
About DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo — above all the Katanga Copperbelt — is a world-class source of secondary copper and cobalt minerals.
Frequently asked questions
Will I receive the exact specimen shown?
Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.
Is this Quartz natural?
Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.
How is it packed and shipped?
Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals. A display base is included.
Can I return it?
Yes — there is a 14-day return window.
What collectors say
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I am very pleased with the rock specimen. It was just like described.
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The mineral I received was exactly as pictured. It's not flashy, but it's a QR code fluorite that I've always wanted, and it's very beautiful. I love it!🥰
fluorita muy hermosa de gran tamaño, vendedora muy atenta siempre en comunicacion, el envio llego antes de la fecha programada, empacado con mucho cuidado, gracias
Very fine Sheelite of high quality and weight. Lovely with rich orange color. Packaged well and beautiful with stand included. Thank you- wonderful seller - great shop!!! Hugely recommended.
Absolutely stunning specimen. Packaged well! Thank you for including a free stand as well it’s much appreciated! Took a little while to ship out but it’s all good!! Thank you so much. I love it!
Beautiful authentic stone. Very fast shipping. Excellent 👍
Lovely piece from a like seller with great communication. Indian quartz, a charming cluster. Very pleased
Reçu très rapidement. Très beaux cristaux.
Clear, in perfect condition, which ia rare by itself, and here also location makes it a real collection best tier item. Thank you 🥹
Another stunning mineral from Maggie. It has a CHARACTER which is not so often to get. I'm in love with every single piece from Maggie and this one is no exception.
It's FENOMENAL. I'm so happy I decided to buy it. Cristals are in perfecf shape, big... I'm speachless. I think it's absolutely one of my best specimens. Thank you!
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I have other wanadynites but this one is my favourite. Cristals itslef are small, but the overall composition is georgous 😍
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