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The approximate dimensions are:
Height - 2 inches
Width - 1.6 inches
Weight - 5.7 ounces
This is a Congolese Malachite Egg. D.R. Congo is known throughout the world for having the finest of these gems. The egg has a superior polish. Because of this, the fine layering and striations are intense and sharp. The variations in design and pattern and color are amazing in an egg this sized. It is definitely immense beauty in a smaller egg. The entire piece looks like a dramatic gas giant planet such as a green Jupiter. The intense activity is beyond description. I acquired this mineral directly from the Congolese folks who handled the mining and shaping of this exquisite egg. I include a small nylon ring for setting this on.