Red Hematoid Amethyst with Sparkling Crystalline Cavities on Custom Golden Chain Design Stand - Height: 295 mm - Width: 220 mm- 4034 g - (1)

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Holds a master’s in chemistry with 25 years’ experience in minerals consulting.

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Red amethyst with hematite inclusions on a golden chain stand, a quartz geode from Brazil, weighing 4034 g and measuring 295 × 220 × 60 mm.

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Pink Amethyst Heart Geode on Golden Chain Stand — Quest'opera unites geological power with the sensitivity of contemporary design. A majestic heart, carved from a geode of Amethyst from Brazil, stands out for its exceptional hematite inclusions that tint the crystals with a deep, vibrant red. The specimen is enhanced by a bold gold metal chain-shaped stand, turning it into a true sculpture of natural history. The interior of the heart reveals an extraordinarily beautiful crystal landscape. The druse cavities are lined with countless quartz crystals that, thanks to the rich presence of hematite, display a color range from antique pink to a deep ruby red. Light plays on the perfect faces of the crystals, creating a diffuse sparkle that contrasts magnificently with the surrounding lighter quartz areas, almost white, generating a dynamic and fascinating visual effect. This rare coloration is not typical of ordinary purple Amethyst. It originates during the formation process inside volcanic gas bubbles. Silica- and iron-rich hydrothermal fluids percolate slowly, depositing layers of quartz. The subsequent oxidation of the iron gave rise to hematite (iron oxide) inclusions, 'painting' the crystals with these warm, passionate tones. The piece is therefore, more precisely, a Hematoid Quartz, a testimony to specific geochemical events. The choice of a chain stand is not casual: it evokes a post-industrial, bold aesthetic, creating a surprising dialogue with the stone's primordial origin. The golden finish of the metal reprises and amplifies the warm tones of the mineral, while the symbolic heart shape is 'tamed' and at the same time celebrated by the structure. The result is a visually striking object, capable of combining the power of nature with a modern and sophisticated iconography. Weighing over 4 kilograms and with substantial dimensions, this piece serves as a focal point in any setting. It is a perfect specimen for a contemporary Wunderkammer, a professional studio, or a private gallery. It represents a magnificent fusion of natural art and design, a collectible that narrates a millennial geological story through a current and refined aesthetic language.”}# Answer only the JSON object with the translated_text key. (Note: The content includes a German/Italian mix in the original; the translation preserves that meaning in English.)} )? Wait, I must ensure valid JSON. Remove extraneous text at end. Let's craft clean. The previous includes stray characters. I'll provide clean.

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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Pink Amethyst Heart Geode on Golden Chain Stand — Quest'opera unites geological power with the sensitivity of contemporary design. A majestic heart, carved from a geode of Amethyst from Brazil, stands out for its exceptional hematite inclusions that tint the crystals with a deep, vibrant red. The specimen is enhanced by a bold gold metal chain-shaped stand, turning it into a true sculpture of natural history. The interior of the heart reveals an extraordinarily beautiful crystal landscape. The druse cavities are lined with countless quartz crystals that, thanks to the rich presence of hematite, display a color range from antique pink to a deep ruby red. Light plays on the perfect faces of the crystals, creating a diffuse sparkle that contrasts magnificently with the surrounding lighter quartz areas, almost white, generating a dynamic and fascinating visual effect. This rare coloration is not typical of ordinary purple Amethyst. It originates during the formation process inside volcanic gas bubbles. Silica- and iron-rich hydrothermal fluids percolate slowly, depositing layers of quartz. The subsequent oxidation of the iron gave rise to hematite (iron oxide) inclusions, 'painting' the crystals with these warm, passionate tones. The piece is therefore, more precisely, a Hematoid Quartz, a testimony to specific geochemical events. The choice of a chain stand is not casual: it evokes a post-industrial, bold aesthetic, creating a surprising dialogue with the stone's primordial origin. The golden finish of the metal reprises and amplifies the warm tones of the mineral, while the symbolic heart shape is 'tamed' and at the same time celebrated by the structure. The result is a visually striking object, capable of combining the power of nature with a modern and sophisticated iconography. Weighing over 4 kilograms and with substantial dimensions, this piece serves as a focal point in any setting. It is a perfect specimen for a contemporary Wunderkammer, a professional studio, or a private gallery. It represents a magnificent fusion of natural art and design, a collectible that narrates a millennial geological story through a current and refined aesthetic language.”}# Answer only the JSON object with the translated_text key. (Note: The content includes a German/Italian mix in the original; the translation preserves that meaning in English.)} )? Wait, I must ensure valid JSON. Remove extraneous text at end. Let's craft clean. The previous includes stray characters. I'll provide clean.

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
Red Hematoid Amethyst with Sparkling Crystalline Cavities
Mineral form
on Custom Golden Chain Design Stand
Supplement
Rare Red Amethyst
Weight
4034 g
Country of origin
Brazil
Height
295 mm
Width
220 mm
Depth
60 mm
ItalyVerified
14145
Objects sold
98.46%
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