Natural sapphire – Rough crystals on matrix - 417.80 ct- 83.56 g
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Description from the seller
An exceptional collectible comprising several clearly formed natural sapphire crystals that stand out prominently from the light matrix. The crystals display intense blue, violet, and indigo tones, creating a strong contrast with the white as well as the dark, shiny accompanying minerals.
The partially translucent nature of the sapphire is particularly appealing. When illuminated from behind, the crystals are traversed by a powerful, luminous blue, revealing their inner color zoning and structure. The visible crystal faces and the partially preserved natural crystal form give the piece a particularly original character.
The contrasting matrix, with white patches, black to dark brown minerals, and individual golden-brown areas, makes the overall specimen visually highly varied.
In gemology, sapphire is traditionally regarded as a stone of clarity, concentration, and inner calm. It is said to promote mental focus and a clear view of what is essential.
A characterful natural sapphire mineral slab, in which especially the vivid color, the visible crystals, and their impressive effect when backlit stand out.
Product Type : Natural
Product Name: Very Rare Royal Blue Color Sapphire Crystal
Weight: 417.80 ct
Size: 55x43x36 mm
Treatment: Unheated/ Untreated
Origin: Kenya
Hardness: 9
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An exceptional collectible comprising several clearly formed natural sapphire crystals that stand out prominently from the light matrix. The crystals display intense blue, violet, and indigo tones, creating a strong contrast with the white as well as the dark, shiny accompanying minerals.
The partially translucent nature of the sapphire is particularly appealing. When illuminated from behind, the crystals are traversed by a powerful, luminous blue, revealing their inner color zoning and structure. The visible crystal faces and the partially preserved natural crystal form give the piece a particularly original character.
The contrasting matrix, with white patches, black to dark brown minerals, and individual golden-brown areas, makes the overall specimen visually highly varied.
In gemology, sapphire is traditionally regarded as a stone of clarity, concentration, and inner calm. It is said to promote mental focus and a clear view of what is essential.
A characterful natural sapphire mineral slab, in which especially the vivid color, the visible crystals, and their impressive effect when backlit stand out.
Product Type : Natural
Product Name: Very Rare Royal Blue Color Sapphire Crystal
Weight: 417.80 ct
Size: 55x43x36 mm
Treatment: Unheated/ Untreated
Origin: Kenya
Hardness: 9
Our shipping costs have been checked and recognized by Catawiki.
We work with an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packaging and shipping; this is what makes these shipping costs necessary.
The buyer bears all potential import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc..
See also our other items and shipping costs; saving on pickup costs..
In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone.
For some stones we have held lighting under the stone to better show the color of the piece. And color variations, etc., may occur, as every computer, monitor, and phone can display colors with different quality.
Details
Main mineral
Natural sapphire –
Mineral form
Rough crystals on matrix - 417.80 ct
Weight
83.56 g
Country of origin
Kenya
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It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. However, using or wearing gemstones or minerals does not mean that you can treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care professional for information on health care issues and do not stop any medications or courses of treatment, without first consulting your health care professional. The use of gemstones or minerals as a wellness therapy is one of personal choice. While stones or crystals have been used historically to relieve or prevent symptoms, the objects sold on our website offer no guarantee of results. Therefore, Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for the effectiveness of these objects sold herein.
