Vibrant Australian Tiger Eye & Hawk's Eye Slice - Freeform slab expertly polished - Height: 255 mm - Width: 85 mm- 490 g - (1)

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

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Polished free-form slab of Australian Tiger’s Eye and Falcon’s Eye, weight 490 g, measuring 255 mm high by 85 mm wide by 70 mm deep, mounted on a hand-made wood and brass base from Australia.

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Spectacular polished slice with intense blue and gold stripes — This specimen features an extraordinary polished slice of a multicolored variety of Tiger's Eye and Hawk's Eye, from Australia. The mineral shows a hypnotic fusion of color bands, where the deep blue-gray tones of Hawk's Eye intersect and merge with the warm and brilliant hues of golden and reddish Tiger's Eye. This combination creates a dynamic and fascinating visual effect, enhanced by the silky luster and the characteristic chatoyance of these gems. The surface, expertly polished, reveals the mineral's complex fibrous structure, with crocidolite inclusions which, upon oxidation, have given rise to the color variations. The silken sheen moves and dances across the surface depending on the angle of observation, creating an illusion of depth and movement that makes every glance a unique experience. The freeform shape of the slice enhances its natural and organic appearance, making it a sculptural piece as well as a mineral. Mounted on a handmade wooden and brass base, the specimen assumes a striking presence, ideal for display in any environment. The minimalist base was chosen to maximize the intrinsic beauty of the mineral, allowing its coloration and structure to be the absolute protagonists. The polished brass supports the slice gently, elevating it and presenting it as a natural work of art. This piece is a magnificent example of how geology can create artworks that are intrinsically beautiful and complex. Perfect for mineral collectors who appreciate chromatic beauty and the quality of the polishing, or as a prestigious decorative element to enrich a study, a living room, or a Wunderkammer. Its combination of colors and its provenance make it a specimen of notable collector interest and a focal point of great visual impact.

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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Spectacular polished slice with intense blue and gold stripes — This specimen features an extraordinary polished slice of a multicolored variety of Tiger's Eye and Hawk's Eye, from Australia. The mineral shows a hypnotic fusion of color bands, where the deep blue-gray tones of Hawk's Eye intersect and merge with the warm and brilliant hues of golden and reddish Tiger's Eye. This combination creates a dynamic and fascinating visual effect, enhanced by the silky luster and the characteristic chatoyance of these gems. The surface, expertly polished, reveals the mineral's complex fibrous structure, with crocidolite inclusions which, upon oxidation, have given rise to the color variations. The silken sheen moves and dances across the surface depending on the angle of observation, creating an illusion of depth and movement that makes every glance a unique experience. The freeform shape of the slice enhances its natural and organic appearance, making it a sculptural piece as well as a mineral. Mounted on a handmade wooden and brass base, the specimen assumes a striking presence, ideal for display in any environment. The minimalist base was chosen to maximize the intrinsic beauty of the mineral, allowing its coloration and structure to be the absolute protagonists. The polished brass supports the slice gently, elevating it and presenting it as a natural work of art. This piece is a magnificent example of how geology can create artworks that are intrinsically beautiful and complex. Perfect for mineral collectors who appreciate chromatic beauty and the quality of the polishing, or as a prestigious decorative element to enrich a study, a living room, or a Wunderkammer. Its combination of colors and its provenance make it a specimen of notable collector interest and a focal point of great visual impact.

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
Vibrant Australian Tiger Eye & Hawk's Eye Slice -
Mineral form
Freeform slab expertly polished
Supplement
Wood and Brass Artisanal Base
Weight
490 g
Country of origin
Australia
Height
255 mm
Width
85 mm
Depth
70 mm
ItalyVerified
14183
Objects sold
98.43%
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