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
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.

