Polished Rose Quartz Sphere with a Delicate Pink Hue - Height: 98 mm - Width: 98 mm- 1427 g - (1)

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One polished rose quartz sphere from Brazil, measuring 98 mm in diameter and weighing 1427 g, with a natural, well‑cut and polished surface showing internal velatures and fractures and a translucent pink colour.

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A Rose Quartz Sphere — This lot features a magnificent Rose Quartz sphere from Brazil, one of the most renowned sources in the world for this variety of quartz. The specimen has been worked starting from a single block of massive mineral to obtain a perfect geometric form, symbol of completeness and harmony. Its remarkable size and substantial weight make it an object of great visual impact, capable of immediately drawing attention. The visual analysis of the sphere reveals an impeccably polished surface that reflects light with a vitreous and silky luster. The dominant color is a delicate and enveloping pink, with hues ranging from almost milky tones to areas of greater saturation. Its translucent nature allows light to penetrate inside, illuminating a fascinating world of natural inclusions. Delicate veils and internal fractures can be observed, often described as the "garden" of quartz, testifying to the authenticity and geological history of the crystal. These characteristics are not defects, but distinctive elements that make each sphere unique. Mineralogically, Rose Quartz owes its iconic coloration to the presence of fibrous microinclusions of dumortierite or traces of elements such as titanium, iron, and manganese, trapped in the crystal lattice during its slow formation within pegmatitic veins. The cutting and polishing process to obtain a sphere is an art that requires great skill, as it aims to highlight the intrinsic beauty of the rough material, revealing its color and internal structure in the most effective way. As a collectible object or decorative element, this Rose Quartz sphere represents a perfect synthesis between the primordial force of nature and the elegance of sculptural design. It is an ideal piece to enrich a Wunderkammer modern, a study, a library, or to add a touch of refinement to a contemporary environment. Its archetypal shape and gentle color make it a catalyst of visual balance and a focal point of great aesthetic charm. **Technical details** * **Name:** Rose Quartz Sphere * **Classification:** Tectosilicate, quartz variety * **Origin:** Brazil * **Dimensions:** 98 x 98 x 98 mm * **Weight:** 1427 g * **Conditions:** Natural, excellent state of preservation. The sphere presents natural internal characteristics such as veils and growth fractures. * **Treatments:** None, exclusively cut and polished.

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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A Rose Quartz Sphere — This lot features a magnificent Rose Quartz sphere from Brazil, one of the most renowned sources in the world for this variety of quartz. The specimen has been worked starting from a single block of massive mineral to obtain a perfect geometric form, symbol of completeness and harmony. Its remarkable size and substantial weight make it an object of great visual impact, capable of immediately drawing attention. The visual analysis of the sphere reveals an impeccably polished surface that reflects light with a vitreous and silky luster. The dominant color is a delicate and enveloping pink, with hues ranging from almost milky tones to areas of greater saturation. Its translucent nature allows light to penetrate inside, illuminating a fascinating world of natural inclusions. Delicate veils and internal fractures can be observed, often described as the "garden" of quartz, testifying to the authenticity and geological history of the crystal. These characteristics are not defects, but distinctive elements that make each sphere unique. Mineralogically, Rose Quartz owes its iconic coloration to the presence of fibrous microinclusions of dumortierite or traces of elements such as titanium, iron, and manganese, trapped in the crystal lattice during its slow formation within pegmatitic veins. The cutting and polishing process to obtain a sphere is an art that requires great skill, as it aims to highlight the intrinsic beauty of the rough material, revealing its color and internal structure in the most effective way. As a collectible object or decorative element, this Rose Quartz sphere represents a perfect synthesis between the primordial force of nature and the elegance of sculptural design. It is an ideal piece to enrich a Wunderkammer modern, a study, a library, or to add a touch of refinement to a contemporary environment. Its archetypal shape and gentle color make it a catalyst of visual balance and a focal point of great aesthetic charm. **Technical details** * **Name:** Rose Quartz Sphere * **Classification:** Tectosilicate, quartz variety * **Origin:** Brazil * **Dimensions:** 98 x 98 x 98 mm * **Weight:** 1427 g * **Conditions:** Natural, excellent state of preservation. The sphere presents natural internal characteristics such as veils and growth fractures. * **Treatments:** None, exclusively cut and polished.

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 Rose Quartz
Mineral form
Sphere with a Delicate Pink Hue
Supplement
LBrazilian Rose Quartz Sphere
Weight
1427 g
Country of origin
Brasile
Height
98 mm
Width
98 mm
Depth
98 mm
ItalyVerified
14183
Objects sold
98.42%
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