Exclusive Sakura Agate Sphere - Height: 75 mm - Width: 75 mm- 558 g
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Exclusive Sakura Agate Sphere from Madagascar, a 75 mm-diameter sphere weighing 558 g, with a compact micro-nodule calcified texture in peach, coral and lavender tones, crossed by thin brownish bands and small crystalline cavities.
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Sakura agate sphere, characterized by a compact interweaving of micro-nodules of chalcedony in peach, coral, and lavender hues, traversed by thin milky bands and small crystallized cavities. On the surface, botryoidal zones and micro-translucent veins attest to episodic growth inside siliceous volcanic cavities, where silica-rich solutions progressively filled microfractures and pores, solidifying over time the flower-like structure typical of this variety. The “petal” effect stems from the combination of chalcedony, ferruginous inclusions, and rhythmic deposition phases: each nucleus, each shaded edge, records a distinct geological cycle, with chemical and thermal variations that have endowed the delicate pink palette associated with this agate. In some points the surface reveals tiny internal druses, a natural brilliance not common in the more compact and sought-after pieces. Becoming increasingly difficult to source material with such nodular density, uniform colors, and clear transitions between silica bands and more massive zones.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
Translated by Google TranslateSakura agate sphere, characterized by a compact interweaving of micro-nodules of chalcedony in peach, coral, and lavender hues, traversed by thin milky bands and small crystallized cavities. On the surface, botryoidal zones and micro-translucent veins attest to episodic growth inside siliceous volcanic cavities, where silica-rich solutions progressively filled microfractures and pores, solidifying over time the flower-like structure typical of this variety. The “petal” effect stems from the combination of chalcedony, ferruginous inclusions, and rhythmic deposition phases: each nucleus, each shaded edge, records a distinct geological cycle, with chemical and thermal variations that have endowed the delicate pink palette associated with this agate. In some points the surface reveals tiny internal druses, a natural brilliance not common in the more compact and sought-after pieces. Becoming increasingly difficult to source material with such nodular density, uniform colors, and clear transitions between silica bands and more massive zones.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Mineral form
Exclusive Sakura Agate Sphere
Weight
558 g
Country of origin
Madagascar
Height
75 mm
Width
75 mm
Depth
75 mm
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