Polished Sodalite Freeform Sculptural Dynamic Interplay of Blue, White, and Dark Hues - Height: 320 mm - Width: 140 mm- 6500 g - (1)

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Large Polished Sodalite Freeform Sculpture from Brazil — An impressive specimen in visual and dimensional impact, this Sodalite from Brazil has been shaped into a smooth freeform form that highlights its complex internal structure. With a height of 320 mm and a substantial weight of 6.5 kilograms, this piece stands as a true natural sculpture, a miniature monolith whose glossy surface captures light and reveals a microcosm of veining and chromatic contrasts. Its presence is as artistic as it is geological, a dialogue between the primal strength of the rock and the elegance of human workmanship. Close observation of the surface reveals a depth blue-gray matrix, almost nocturnal, which serves as a canvas for a dense network of inclusions. Rivers of a more intense, almost electric blue, intertwine with white veinings resembling flashes, creating a dynamic and abstract pattern reminiscent of a storm captured in stone. The mirror polish not only grants the piece notable brightness but also creates a depth effect, allowing the eye to wander within the mineral’s structure. The free, organic, and asymmetric form follows a modern aesthetic, making every viewing angle unique. From a geological standpoint, Sodalite is a tectosilicate that typically forms in nephelinic, silica-poor, feldspathic igneous rocks. Its characteristic blue coloration is due to the presence of sulfur. The veining crossing this specimen results from subsequent geological processes, where fractures in the rock mass were filled by other minerals, often white calcite, which crystallized to create this fascinating lattice. The workmanship simply brings this millennia-old story to light, choosing the cut and polish most suitable to enhance the intrinsic beauty of the rough block. This object transcends mere mineral classification to become a high-value decorative element. Its mass and hypnotic surface pattern make it a focal piece, ideal for enriching a bookcase, a professional study, or a contemporary design space. It is an specimen that speaks to the world of abstract art and scientific collecting, a fragment of natural history perfect for a modern Cabinet of Curiosities. Its solid materiality and sophisticated aesthetics make it a piece to admire and contemplate, capable of evoking distant geological landscapes. Technical details Name: Sodalite Origin: Brazil Dimensions: 320 x 140 x 110 mm Weight: 6500 g Processing: Smooth freeform cut and polished Conditions: Natural specimen, whose characteristics are visible in the photographs.

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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Large Polished Sodalite Freeform Sculpture from Brazil — An impressive specimen in visual and dimensional impact, this Sodalite from Brazil has been shaped into a smooth freeform form that highlights its complex internal structure. With a height of 320 mm and a substantial weight of 6.5 kilograms, this piece stands as a true natural sculpture, a miniature monolith whose glossy surface captures light and reveals a microcosm of veining and chromatic contrasts. Its presence is as artistic as it is geological, a dialogue between the primal strength of the rock and the elegance of human workmanship. Close observation of the surface reveals a depth blue-gray matrix, almost nocturnal, which serves as a canvas for a dense network of inclusions. Rivers of a more intense, almost electric blue, intertwine with white veinings resembling flashes, creating a dynamic and abstract pattern reminiscent of a storm captured in stone. The mirror polish not only grants the piece notable brightness but also creates a depth effect, allowing the eye to wander within the mineral’s structure. The free, organic, and asymmetric form follows a modern aesthetic, making every viewing angle unique. From a geological standpoint, Sodalite is a tectosilicate that typically forms in nephelinic, silica-poor, feldspathic igneous rocks. Its characteristic blue coloration is due to the presence of sulfur. The veining crossing this specimen results from subsequent geological processes, where fractures in the rock mass were filled by other minerals, often white calcite, which crystallized to create this fascinating lattice. The workmanship simply brings this millennia-old story to light, choosing the cut and polish most suitable to enhance the intrinsic beauty of the rough block. This object transcends mere mineral classification to become a high-value decorative element. Its mass and hypnotic surface pattern make it a focal piece, ideal for enriching a bookcase, a professional study, or a contemporary design space. It is an specimen that speaks to the world of abstract art and scientific collecting, a fragment of natural history perfect for a modern Cabinet of Curiosities. Its solid materiality and sophisticated aesthetics make it a piece to admire and contemplate, capable of evoking distant geological landscapes. Technical details Name: Sodalite Origin: Brazil Dimensions: 320 x 140 x 110 mm Weight: 6500 g Processing: Smooth freeform cut and polished Conditions: Natural specimen, whose characteristics are visible in the photographs.

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
Polished Sodalite Freeform
Mineral form
Sculptural Dynamic Interplay of Blue, White, and Dark Hues
Supplement
6.5 kg Sodalite 'Free Form' Sculpture
Weight
6500 g
Country of origin
Brazil
Height
320 mm
Width
140 mm
Depth
110 mm
ItalyVerified
14174
Objects sold
98.44%
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