Spectacular Golden Orange Brazilian Citrine Geode - Mdeira Quartz - Massive Geode with Deep Sparkling Crystals - Height: 310 mm - Width: 270 mm- 24880 g - (1)

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Large citrine geode from Brazil, Madeira Quartz, a massive geode with deep, sparkling crystals and colors ranging from honey-orange to bright golden citrine.

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Citrine with 'Madeira' nuances - Collectible Mineral Geode — This extraordinary Citrine geode from Brazil is a piece of notable visual impact and high collectible interest. Its dark, irregular outer shape hides a sparkling treasure inside, revealing a deep cavity fully lined with Citrine Quartz crystals. The crystals display colors ranging from bright golden yellow to more intense honey and orange tones, reminiscent of the exquisite shades of Madeira citrine. Their dense growth and vitreous luster create a breathtaking visual effect, capturing light and reflecting it in a thousand glints. The inner wall of the geode shows the typical layered formation, with a band of white-to-gray chalcedony framing the crystalline heart magnificently. Geologically, Citrine is a macrocrystalline quartz variety, whose yellow coloration is due to iron impurities in the crystal lattice. Often, natural citrine forms through geothermic heating of amethyst within the Earth's crust, a process that alters iron ions and shifts color from violet to yellow or orange. Large specimens like this are relatively rare and highly valued for their beauty and the complexity of their formation. This geode is not only a spectacular display piece but also an exceptional decorative element, capable of enriching any environment—from a modern living room to a professional studio—bestowing a touch of natural elegance and a focal point of great impact. Its presence is a constant reminder of the power and beauty of the geological processes of our planet, making it a must-have for collectors and mineral enthusiasts.

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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Citrine with 'Madeira' nuances - Collectible Mineral Geode — This extraordinary Citrine geode from Brazil is a piece of notable visual impact and high collectible interest. Its dark, irregular outer shape hides a sparkling treasure inside, revealing a deep cavity fully lined with Citrine Quartz crystals. The crystals display colors ranging from bright golden yellow to more intense honey and orange tones, reminiscent of the exquisite shades of Madeira citrine. Their dense growth and vitreous luster create a breathtaking visual effect, capturing light and reflecting it in a thousand glints. The inner wall of the geode shows the typical layered formation, with a band of white-to-gray chalcedony framing the crystalline heart magnificently. Geologically, Citrine is a macrocrystalline quartz variety, whose yellow coloration is due to iron impurities in the crystal lattice. Often, natural citrine forms through geothermic heating of amethyst within the Earth's crust, a process that alters iron ions and shifts color from violet to yellow or orange. Large specimens like this are relatively rare and highly valued for their beauty and the complexity of their formation. This geode is not only a spectacular display piece but also an exceptional decorative element, capable of enriching any environment—from a modern living room to a professional studio—bestowing a touch of natural elegance and a focal point of great impact. Its presence is a constant reminder of the power and beauty of the geological processes of our planet, making it a must-have for collectors and mineral enthusiasts.

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

Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Spectacular Golden Orange Brazilian Citrine Geode - Mdeira Quartz -
Mineral form
Massive Geode with Deep Sparkling Crystals
Supplement
Dazzling Golden Honey-Orange Citrine Quartz Crystals
Weight
24880 g
Country of origin
Brazil
Height
310 mm
Width
270 mm
Depth
230 mm
ItalyVerified
14145
Objects sold
98.46%
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