Exclusive Sakura Agate Sphere - Collectors Specimen - Height: 75 mm - Width: 75 mm- 558 g

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Description from the seller

Sakura agate sphere, characterized by a compact interweaving of micro-nodules of chalcedony in peach, coral, and lavender tones, traversed by thin latte-like bands and small crystallized cavities. On the surface, botroidal zones and micro-translucent veins are recognizable, testifying to episodic growth inside siliceous volcanic cavities, where silica-rich solutions progressively filled microfractures and pores, consolidating over time the flower-like structure typical of this variety. The “petal” effect arises from the combination of chalcedony, ferruginous inclusions, and rhythmic deposition phases: each nucleus, each shaded edge, tells a distinct geological cycle, with chemical and thermal variations that have given the rarefied pink palette associated with this agate. In some spots the surface reveals minute internal druses, a natural luster not common in the more compact and sought-after pieces. It is 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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Sakura agate sphere, characterized by a compact interweaving of micro-nodules of chalcedony in peach, coral, and lavender tones, traversed by thin latte-like bands and small crystallized cavities. On the surface, botroidal zones and micro-translucent veins are recognizable, testifying to episodic growth inside siliceous volcanic cavities, where silica-rich solutions progressively filled microfractures and pores, consolidating over time the flower-like structure typical of this variety. The “petal” effect arises from the combination of chalcedony, ferruginous inclusions, and rhythmic deposition phases: each nucleus, each shaded edge, tells a distinct geological cycle, with chemical and thermal variations that have given the rarefied pink palette associated with this agate. In some spots the surface reveals minute internal druses, a natural luster not common in the more compact and sought-after pieces. It is 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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Details

Mineral form
Exclusive Sakura Agate Sphere - Collectors Specimen
Weight
558 g
Country of origin
Madagascar
Height
75 mm
Width
75 mm
Depth
75 mm
ItalyVerified
13740
Objects sold
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