Vibrant Deep Blue Sodalite with White and Grey Calcite Inclusions, displaying captivating patterns Polished Flame Sculpture, meticulously carved to enhance the natural color variations and smooth - Height: 130 mm - Width: 90 mm- 645 g - (1)
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A one‑piece polished flame sculpture carved from Madagascan deep blue sodalite with white and grey calcite inclusions, weighing 645 g and measuring 130 mm high, 90 mm wide and 40 mm deep.
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Artisanal Sodalite sculpture from Madagascar — This splendid lot features a flame sculpture, masterfully carved from a single block of natural sodalite. The specimen captivates with its shades of intense, deep blue, ranging from midnight blue to cobalt, enriched by natural white, gray veining and subtle greenish accents. The sinuous flame form enhances the material, inviting the observer to explore the smooth surfaces that capture and reflect light, highlighting the complex internal mineral texture. Sodalite is a tectosilicate mineral known for its distinctive blue coloration, often associated with white calcite veins or other inclusions. Its formation typically occurs in alkaline igneous rocks, such as nepheline-rich syenites, and its genesis is linked to magmatic or metasomatic crystallization processes in specific geological environments. The clear inclusions visible in this specimen are the result of association with other minerals during growth, creating a fascinating and unique visual contrast that tells the geological story of the piece. The working of this sodalite block has been carried out with extreme care, focusing on optimizing the stone’s natural aesthetics. The soft curves and precisely polished surfaces not only amplify the mineral’s luster but also the interaction between the different colors and textures. The alternation between saturated blue zones and lighter areas, rich in granular details and mineral clouds, gives depth and character, making every viewing angle a different visual experience. A piece of such quality is not merely a striking decorative element, but a significant collectible for mineralogy and lapidary-art enthusiasts. Its robustness and natural beauty make it ideal to enrich a study, a library, or a gallery, fitting perfectly in both contemporary design contexts and more classic setups, such as a Wunderkammer. It is an object that combines the wonder of geological formation with the elegance of craftsmanship, offering an authentic fragment of natural history to be admired daily.
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 TranslateArtisanal Sodalite sculpture from Madagascar — This splendid lot features a flame sculpture, masterfully carved from a single block of natural sodalite. The specimen captivates with its shades of intense, deep blue, ranging from midnight blue to cobalt, enriched by natural white, gray veining and subtle greenish accents. The sinuous flame form enhances the material, inviting the observer to explore the smooth surfaces that capture and reflect light, highlighting the complex internal mineral texture. Sodalite is a tectosilicate mineral known for its distinctive blue coloration, often associated with white calcite veins or other inclusions. Its formation typically occurs in alkaline igneous rocks, such as nepheline-rich syenites, and its genesis is linked to magmatic or metasomatic crystallization processes in specific geological environments. The clear inclusions visible in this specimen are the result of association with other minerals during growth, creating a fascinating and unique visual contrast that tells the geological story of the piece. The working of this sodalite block has been carried out with extreme care, focusing on optimizing the stone’s natural aesthetics. The soft curves and precisely polished surfaces not only amplify the mineral’s luster but also the interaction between the different colors and textures. The alternation between saturated blue zones and lighter areas, rich in granular details and mineral clouds, gives depth and character, making every viewing angle a different visual experience. A piece of such quality is not merely a striking decorative element, but a significant collectible for mineralogy and lapidary-art enthusiasts. Its robustness and natural beauty make it ideal to enrich a study, a library, or a gallery, fitting perfectly in both contemporary design contexts and more classic setups, such as a Wunderkammer. It is an object that combines the wonder of geological formation with the elegance of craftsmanship, offering an authentic fragment of natural history to be admired daily.
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
Vibrant Deep Blue Sodalite with White and Grey Calcite Inclusions, displaying captivating patterns
Mineral form
Polished Flame Sculpture, meticulously carved to enhance the natural color variations and smooth
Supplement
Hand-Carved Deep Blue Sodalite Flame
Weight
645 g
Country of origin
Madagascar
Height
130 mm
Width
90 mm
Depth
40 mm
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