Massive Black Tourmaline (Schorl) with a Striking Brecciated Feldspar Matrix Pattern Elegant Polished Obelisk Form Exhibiting a Dramatic Natural Brecciated Texture - Height: 310 mm - Width: 120 mm- 5752 g - (1)
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Black tourmaline obelisk in a natural feldspar breccia matrix from Brazil, weighing 5.7 kg with polished surfaces and dimensions 310 × 120 × 91 mm.
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Black Tourmaline Obelisk in Natural Matrix — This imposing obelisk is a true mineral sculpture, skilfully carved from a massive block of Black Tourmaline in matrix sourced from Brazil. With a weight of over 5.7 kg, this piece stands out for its cinematic presence and strong visual impact, making it a collectible item and a statement piece of furniture with great character. The most fascinating feature of this specimen is its natural breccia structure. Angular fragments of Black Tourmaline, in its most common variety Schorl, are embedded and cemented by a lighter matrix, predominantly quartz- and feldspathic. This creates a dynamic color contrast between the deep black of the tourmaline and the delicate pinkish, beige, and gray hues of the matrix, enriched by brown iron-ore veins. The obelisk form, slender and elegant, was chosen to maximize the intrinsic beauty of the mineral. The surfaces, mirror-polished, enhance every detail: the veins that traverse the stone, the natural fractures sealed, and the sharp boundary between the different mineralogical components. The effect is that of a natural work of art, where geological force is captured in a perfect geometric shape. Black Tourmaline is a mineral historically appreciated not only for its aesthetic qualities but also in the world of crystal therapy and holistic disciplines. It is associated with properties of protection, grounding, and energetic purification. Although these interpretations belong to the symbolic and cultural sphere, they add an extra level of charm and meaning to this magnificent object. Thanks to its notable size and sophisticated appearance, this obelisk is ideal for display in a prestigious setting, such as a professional studio, a library, an entry console, or as a focal point in a contemporary-design living room. It is a unique piece that unites the power of nature with sculptural design, destined to catch the eye and enrich any collection.
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 TranslateBlack Tourmaline Obelisk in Natural Matrix — This imposing obelisk is a true mineral sculpture, skilfully carved from a massive block of Black Tourmaline in matrix sourced from Brazil. With a weight of over 5.7 kg, this piece stands out for its cinematic presence and strong visual impact, making it a collectible item and a statement piece of furniture with great character. The most fascinating feature of this specimen is its natural breccia structure. Angular fragments of Black Tourmaline, in its most common variety Schorl, are embedded and cemented by a lighter matrix, predominantly quartz- and feldspathic. This creates a dynamic color contrast between the deep black of the tourmaline and the delicate pinkish, beige, and gray hues of the matrix, enriched by brown iron-ore veins. The obelisk form, slender and elegant, was chosen to maximize the intrinsic beauty of the mineral. The surfaces, mirror-polished, enhance every detail: the veins that traverse the stone, the natural fractures sealed, and the sharp boundary between the different mineralogical components. The effect is that of a natural work of art, where geological force is captured in a perfect geometric shape. Black Tourmaline is a mineral historically appreciated not only for its aesthetic qualities but also in the world of crystal therapy and holistic disciplines. It is associated with properties of protection, grounding, and energetic purification. Although these interpretations belong to the symbolic and cultural sphere, they add an extra level of charm and meaning to this magnificent object. Thanks to its notable size and sophisticated appearance, this obelisk is ideal for display in a prestigious setting, such as a professional studio, a library, an entry console, or as a focal point in a contemporary-design living room. It is a unique piece that unites the power of nature with sculptural design, destined to catch the eye and enrich any collection.
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
Massive Black Tourmaline (Schorl) with a Striking Brecciated Feldspar Matrix Pattern
Mineral form
Elegant Polished Obelisk Form Exhibiting a Dramatic Natural Brecciated Texture
Supplement
XL 5.7kg Sculptural Black Tourmaline Obelisk
Weight
5752 g
Country of origin
Brazil
Height
310 mm
Width
120 mm
Depth
91 mm
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