A masterpiece straight from the Earth’s ancient veins—this vibrant malachite specimen blooms across a dark, blade-like bed of barite, harvested by hand from the historic Sidi Ayad mining area in Morocco. I personally pulled this piece from the ground in 2021, and the contrast here is unforgettable: velvety green malachite crystals erupt across chocolate-russet barite blades like moss reclaiming stone.

The barite fans provide a sculptural matrix, their layered geometry offering a dramatic backdrop to the rich green malachite coating. This isn’t just a specimen—it’s a geological canvas, telling the story of oxidized copper seams and slow, patient growth over millennia.

Geological Origin:

Sidi Ayad, located in the Midelt Province of Morocco, is a legendary locality known for producing world-class copper secondary minerals. These malachite-barite combinations are especially prized for their intense coloration and aesthetic formations—especially when left in their natural, untouched form like this.

Why It’s Special:

• Personally mined in 2021 — not a dealer’s find, but a digger’s trophy

• Untrimmed, unpolished, as unearthed—just air-blown and hand-cleaned to preserve the raw structure

• Exceptional contrast and coverage — rare visual interplay between two distinct minerals

Metaphysical Notes:

Malachite is a potent stone of transformation and protection, believed to absorb negative energy and encourage growth, both emotionally and spiritually. Paired with grounding barite, this combination brings clarity, balance, and strength to those navigating major life changes or deepening spiritual paths.

One-of-a-kind. Never to be repeated.

From my hands to yours—direct from Morocco’s mineral heartlands.

📦 Ships securely boxed for collectors

🌍 Ethically sourced, hand-extracted