Extremely Rare Charoite Sphere - Height: 95 cm - Width: 95 cm- 1155 g

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Selected by Georgia Foteinou

Holds BSc in geology and post-graduate qualifications in geochemistry.

Estimate € 1,400 - € 1,600

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Description from the seller

Known as Charoite, Ciaroite or Caroite, this fantastic mineral from Siberia is to be considered extremely rare.
Cut into a perfect sphere that encloses a mix of colors spectacular such as white, black and various shades of violet.
Nicknamed "Siberia's Purple Miracle" and regarded as one of the greatest mineralogical discoveries of the 20th century.
NB: the brass ring is not included in the sale.

Diameter: 95 mm
Weight: 1155 g
Origin: Russia

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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