Couple of Natural Amethyst Geode Slices - Artistic Composition on Stand - Height: 380 mm - Width: 220 mm- 2066 g - (1)

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A pair of natural amethyst geode slices presented as an artistic composition on a custom black metal stand from Brazil, weighing 2066 g and measuring 380 mm high by 220 mm wide by 100 mm deep.

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Spectacular display of vibrantly violet crystals from Brazil — This exceptional lot features a pair of amethyst geode sections, meticulously cut and polished to reveal their extraordinary inner beauty. The two pieces, originally forming a single geode, have been cut longitudinally and artistically mounted on a custom black metal stand, creating a natural artwork that captures the eye. Each slice reveals a cavity lined with countless amethyst crystals, varying from pale lilac to deep purple, with a glassy luster that reflects light in a captivating way. The crystal formation is well defined, with distinctly visible points, giving depth and texture to each piece. The outer rims of the geodes show concentric layers of agate, with thin bands of gray, white, and brownish hues that attest to the geological formation process. Amethyst is a variety of quartz, whose violet coloration is due to iron impurities and, in some cases, natural irradiation. It forms within cavities in volcanic rocks, where silica-rich solutions cool slowly, allowing the crystals to grow freely. These specimens, typical of Brazil's geological formations, are appreciated not only for their aesthetics but also for their scientific interest as witnesses to Earth’s processes. The composition of these two geodes, presented in a complementary way on an elegant pedestal, makes them a piece with great visual impact. They are perfect for enriching a prestigious mineral collection, as a decorative element in a refined setting or as the centerpiece in a study or display room. Their intrinsic beauty and the elegance of the presentation make them a valuable aesthetic and collectible investment. The small irregularities, cavities, and visible color variations are intrinsic and natural characteristics of the mineral's geological formation, attesting to the authenticity and uniqueness of each individual piece.

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 display of vibrantly violet crystals from Brazil — This exceptional lot features a pair of amethyst geode sections, meticulously cut and polished to reveal their extraordinary inner beauty. The two pieces, originally forming a single geode, have been cut longitudinally and artistically mounted on a custom black metal stand, creating a natural artwork that captures the eye. Each slice reveals a cavity lined with countless amethyst crystals, varying from pale lilac to deep purple, with a glassy luster that reflects light in a captivating way. The crystal formation is well defined, with distinctly visible points, giving depth and texture to each piece. The outer rims of the geodes show concentric layers of agate, with thin bands of gray, white, and brownish hues that attest to the geological formation process. Amethyst is a variety of quartz, whose violet coloration is due to iron impurities and, in some cases, natural irradiation. It forms within cavities in volcanic rocks, where silica-rich solutions cool slowly, allowing the crystals to grow freely. These specimens, typical of Brazil's geological formations, are appreciated not only for their aesthetics but also for their scientific interest as witnesses to Earth’s processes. The composition of these two geodes, presented in a complementary way on an elegant pedestal, makes them a piece with great visual impact. They are perfect for enriching a prestigious mineral collection, as a decorative element in a refined setting or as the centerpiece in a study or display room. Their intrinsic beauty and the elegance of the presentation make them a valuable aesthetic and collectible investment. The small irregularities, cavities, and visible color variations are intrinsic and natural characteristics of the mineral's geological formation, attesting to the authenticity and uniqueness of each individual piece.

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
Couple of Natural Amethyst Geode Slices -
Mineral form
Artistic Composition on Stand
Supplement
Stunning Deep-Violet Brazilian Amethyst Geode Pair
Weight
2066 g
Country of origin
Brazil
Height
380 mm
Width
220 mm
Depth
100 mm
ItalyVerified
14183
Objects sold
98.43%
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