No. 101673034

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AAA Quality - Amethyst sphere Sphere - Height: 8 cm - Width: 8 cm- 1.04 kg
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AAA Quality - Amethyst sphere Sphere - Height: 8 cm - Width: 8 cm- 1.04 kg

This fascinating amethyst sphere with calcite inclusions is a perfect balance between crystalline elegance and mineral naturalness. The spherical shape, a symbol of harmony and continuity, enhances every detail of the stone, allowing the light to flow evenly on the polished surface. The purplish shades of the amethyst range from delicate lilac to intense purple, creating depth and suggestive transparencies. , the inclusions of calcite emerge as light veils or milky formations, sometimes with cream-white or slightly golden shades. This natural contrast between the purple of amethyst and the brightness of calcite gives the sphere a unique character, making each specimen unrepeatable. The inclusions are not imperfections, but real signatures of nature, testimony to the geological processes that gave rise to the mineral. The perfectly smoothed surface amplifies the brilliance and emphasises the internal play of light, creating an almost three-dimensional effect. Ideal as a collector's item or design element, this sphere combines aesthetic value and mineralogical charm, transforming millions of years of terrestrial evolution into a natural work of art ready to beautify any environment.

No. 101673034

No longer available
AAA Quality - Amethyst sphere Sphere - Height: 8 cm - Width: 8 cm- 1.04 kg

AAA Quality - Amethyst sphere Sphere - Height: 8 cm - Width: 8 cm- 1.04 kg

This fascinating amethyst sphere with calcite inclusions is a perfect balance between crystalline elegance and mineral naturalness.
The spherical shape, a symbol of harmony and continuity, enhances every detail of the stone, allowing the light to flow evenly on the polished surface. The purplish shades of the amethyst range from delicate lilac to intense purple, creating depth and suggestive transparencies.
, the inclusions of calcite emerge as light veils or milky formations, sometimes with cream-white or slightly golden shades. This natural contrast between the purple of amethyst and the brightness of calcite gives the sphere a unique character, making each specimen unrepeatable. The inclusions are not imperfections, but real signatures of nature, testimony to the geological processes that gave rise to the mineral.
The perfectly smoothed surface amplifies the brilliance and emphasises the internal play of light, creating an almost three-dimensional effect. Ideal as a collector's item or design element, this sphere combines aesthetic value and mineralogical charm, transforming millions of years of terrestrial evolution into a natural work of art ready to beautify any environment.

Bidding closed
Antonio Rapisarda
Expert
Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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