Red Carnelian Freeform from Madagascar - Translucent White and Orange Patterns - Height: 105 mm - Width: 85 mm- 1028 g - (1)
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Rosso cornalina freeform meteorite from Madagascar, featuring translucent white and orange patterns and offered as a collection specimen.
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Elegant collectible piece with unique veining — This splendid specimen of Corneola, from Madagascar, presents itself in a freely formed shape elegantly polished to highlight its natural beauty. The mineral is characterized by a vivid reddish-orange hue, ranging from the most intense fire red to lighter, almost translucent shades, creating a dynamic and captivating color effect. The flawless polish gives the surface a sheen that reflects light, accentuating the depth and saturation of the colors. The most striking aspect of this piece is the presence of intricate veining and formations that traverse the stone. These white and paler orange inclusions create organic, unique patterns, resembling delicate branching or floating clouds within the main mass, giving the mineral a distinctive character and fascinating visual complexity. Each angle reveals new nuances and details, making it a piece of continual interest. Corneola, a variety of chalcedony (in turn a microcrystalline form of quartz), has been appreciated for millennia for its warm tones, due to the presence of iron oxides. It is a common mineral in many volcanic and sedimentary localities worldwide, but specimens from Madagascar are particularly known for their quality and vibrant colors, which make them highly sought after by collectors and lovers of ornamental stones. Its formation is linked to hydrothermal processes and alluvial deposits. This specimen is not only a fascinating object for a collection but also a décor item with great impact. Its organic shape and chromatic richness make it perfect for enriching any environment, from the most classic to the modern, adding a touch of natural elegance. Its robustness and the glossy finish ensure durability and ease of maintenance, making it an ideal piece for both museum displays and home adornment. Any irregularities, small color variations, or inclusions are part of the mineral's intrinsic nature and testify to its authenticity and natural origin, enhancing its charm and uniqueness. The piece is presented in generally good condition, ready to be admired and appreciated.
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 TranslateElegant collectible piece with unique veining — This splendid specimen of Corneola, from Madagascar, presents itself in a freely formed shape elegantly polished to highlight its natural beauty. The mineral is characterized by a vivid reddish-orange hue, ranging from the most intense fire red to lighter, almost translucent shades, creating a dynamic and captivating color effect. The flawless polish gives the surface a sheen that reflects light, accentuating the depth and saturation of the colors. The most striking aspect of this piece is the presence of intricate veining and formations that traverse the stone. These white and paler orange inclusions create organic, unique patterns, resembling delicate branching or floating clouds within the main mass, giving the mineral a distinctive character and fascinating visual complexity. Each angle reveals new nuances and details, making it a piece of continual interest. Corneola, a variety of chalcedony (in turn a microcrystalline form of quartz), has been appreciated for millennia for its warm tones, due to the presence of iron oxides. It is a common mineral in many volcanic and sedimentary localities worldwide, but specimens from Madagascar are particularly known for their quality and vibrant colors, which make them highly sought after by collectors and lovers of ornamental stones. Its formation is linked to hydrothermal processes and alluvial deposits. This specimen is not only a fascinating object for a collection but also a décor item with great impact. Its organic shape and chromatic richness make it perfect for enriching any environment, from the most classic to the modern, adding a touch of natural elegance. Its robustness and the glossy finish ensure durability and ease of maintenance, making it an ideal piece for both museum displays and home adornment. Any irregularities, small color variations, or inclusions are part of the mineral's intrinsic nature and testify to its authenticity and natural origin, enhancing its charm and uniqueness. The piece is presented in generally good condition, ready to be admired and appreciated.
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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Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Red Carnelian Freeform from Madagascar -
Mineral form
Translucent White and Orange Patterns
Supplement
Collectors Specimen
Weight
1028 g
Country of origin
Madagascar
Height
105 mm
Width
85 mm
Depth
65 mm
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