Large Agate and Quartz egg Egg - Height: 22 cm - Width: 15 cm- 4.95 kg - (1)
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Large Agate and Quartz egg from Madagascar, mineral form Egg, weight 4.945 kg, dimensions 22 × 15 × 15 cm, displayed on a wooden ring stand with golden citrine crystals interior.
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Large Quartz Geode Egg with Golden Citrine Crystals – Madagascar – Wooden Ring Stand
Impressive large quartz geode egg from Madagascar, weighing approximately 5 kg, featuring a dramatic open cavity lined with well-developed golden crystals.
The exterior is carved and polished from massive milky quartz, with soft natural translucency and subtle warm inclusions. The smooth, rounded egg form enhances the sculptural presence of the piece, giving it a refined and harmonious silhouette.
The interior reveals a richly crystallized cavity composed of well-formed quartz points in warm honey to deep amber tones. The bright golden coloration is characteristic of heat-treated citrine, a common and widely accepted treatment for Madagascar material. The crystals display excellent luster, clarity, and dimensional depth, creating strong visual impact from every angle.
The contrast between the smooth white quartz exterior and the vibrant crystalline core makes this piece particularly decorative and eye-catching. Its substantial size and weight give it strong presence in any interior setting.
The egg is presented on a wooden ring stand, which complements the natural tones of the stone and provides stable and elegant display.
A bold and sculptural mineral specimen, ideal as a statement decorative object or for an advanced mineral collection.
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It is the buyer’s responsibility to verify any applicable restrictions in their country before placing a bid. Should shipping prove impossible for legal or operational reasons beyond our control, the order will be cancelled and any payment made will be refunded in accordance with the platform’s procedures.
About Latiaxis S.r.l.
Latiaxis was founded in Italy by Bruno Briano and family, combining over 40 years of passion and expertise in natural and ethnographic science collections. The diverse offerings include decorative shells, natural stones, museum-grade fossils, taxidermy, and tropical corals to serve a wide audience, from museums and private collectors to enthusiasts and interior designers.
Our services extend beyond sales, providing consulting, evaluation, and tailored delivery, all while adhering to international trade laws for endangered species. We are fully licensed and authorized to source and offer all the specimens in our collection and for protected species, we strictly comply with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). CITES is an international agreement between governments, designed to ensure that trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. By adhering to these stringent regulations, especially within European countries, we demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, ensuring the responsible sourcing and sale of all items. This dedication provides our clients with the assurance that they are acquiring specimens through legal, environmentally conscious, and trustworthy channels.
Large Quartz Geode Egg with Golden Citrine Crystals – Madagascar – Wooden Ring Stand
Impressive large quartz geode egg from Madagascar, weighing approximately 5 kg, featuring a dramatic open cavity lined with well-developed golden crystals.
The exterior is carved and polished from massive milky quartz, with soft natural translucency and subtle warm inclusions. The smooth, rounded egg form enhances the sculptural presence of the piece, giving it a refined and harmonious silhouette.
The interior reveals a richly crystallized cavity composed of well-formed quartz points in warm honey to deep amber tones. The bright golden coloration is characteristic of heat-treated citrine, a common and widely accepted treatment for Madagascar material. The crystals display excellent luster, clarity, and dimensional depth, creating strong visual impact from every angle.
The contrast between the smooth white quartz exterior and the vibrant crystalline core makes this piece particularly decorative and eye-catching. Its substantial size and weight give it strong presence in any interior setting.
The egg is presented on a wooden ring stand, which complements the natural tones of the stone and provides stable and elegant display.
A bold and sculptural mineral specimen, ideal as a statement decorative object or for an advanced mineral collection.
Seller's Story
Shipping Restrictions and Right to Cancel the Sale
We reserve the right to cancel a sale if the purchased item cannot be legally exported, imported, or shipped to the destination country. This includes, but is not limited to, items subject to regulatory restrictions (such as materials protected under CITES), customs limitations, local prohibitions, or logistical constraints related to the weight, size, or nature of the parcel when carriers do not accept shipments to specific geographic areas.
It is the buyer’s responsibility to verify any applicable restrictions in their country before placing a bid. Should shipping prove impossible for legal or operational reasons beyond our control, the order will be cancelled and any payment made will be refunded in accordance with the platform’s procedures.
About Latiaxis S.r.l.
Latiaxis was founded in Italy by Bruno Briano and family, combining over 40 years of passion and expertise in natural and ethnographic science collections. The diverse offerings include decorative shells, natural stones, museum-grade fossils, taxidermy, and tropical corals to serve a wide audience, from museums and private collectors to enthusiasts and interior designers.
Our services extend beyond sales, providing consulting, evaluation, and tailored delivery, all while adhering to international trade laws for endangered species. We are fully licensed and authorized to source and offer all the specimens in our collection and for protected species, we strictly comply with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). CITES is an international agreement between governments, designed to ensure that trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. By adhering to these stringent regulations, especially within European countries, we demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, ensuring the responsible sourcing and sale of all items. This dedication provides our clients with the assurance that they are acquiring specimens through legal, environmentally conscious, and trustworthy channels.
Details
Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Large Agate and Quartz egg
Mineral form
Egg
Weight
4.95 kg
Country of origin
Madagascar
Height
22 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
15 cm
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