Premium Rough Verdite Specimen (~5kg) "Africas Green Gold" for Carving & Display
Up for auction/sale is a massive, high-quality rough specimen of authentic Southern African Verdite. Weighing approximately 5kg, this beautiful metamorphic rock features rich, deep green tones with complex natural texturing and striations. It is highly sought after by local and international Shona artists, lapidary hobbyists, and mineral collectors.
Material: Natural, Unpolished Verdite Rock (Chromium-rich Fuchsite)
Weight: Approx. 5 kg
Origin: Southern Africa
Color: Deep emerald and olive greens with natural earthy matrix variations
Hardness: 3 on the Mohs Scale (Ideal for easy hand tools, carving, and fine-detail sculptures)
Condition: Raw, 100% natural unpolished specimen
Detailed Description:
Verdite is widely known as "Africas Green Gold" due to its unique historical significance and stunning appearance when worked. This dense, fine-grained metamorphic rock gets its iconic green coloration from tracing amounts of chromium.
Because it is relatively soft and has a highly uniform texture, it acts as a perfect medium for carving beautiful ornaments, small statues, spheres, or custom lapidary cabochons. It also functions spectacularly as a heavy, eye-catching natural display piece for gardens or crystal collections.
Whether you are looking to cut down premium carving stock or add a substantial raw mineral centerpiece to your collection, this 5kg block provides exceptional value.
