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The concentric eyes visible on each side formed around the original channels where mineral-rich water flowed during growth of the stalactite.\u003cbr\u003eSourced from Congo and semi-polished locally in Melb, this piece reveals the natural growth patterns formed during the development of the original stalactite structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaged in a specimen case for display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.2cm x 1.7cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cy04sn\" data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this piece is special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. They take a very long time to form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eStalactite malachite grows from mineral-rich water depositing layer after layer of copper carbonate. 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