Vivid Royal Blue Sodalite Flame Carved flame sculpture, - Height: 130 mm - Width: 80 mm- 591 g - (1)

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Specimen: Sodalite, a carved flame sculpture named Vivid Royal Blue Sodalite Flame from Brazil, weighing 591 g with dimensions 130 × 80 × 40 mm, featuring Dynamic White and Deep Matrix inclusions of Calcite and Ægirina.

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Sodalite with Calcite and Ægirina inclusions, artisanal polishing — This fascinating flame sculpture was created from a block of natural Sodalite sourced from the rich mines of Brazil, a material prized for its deep blue tones and distinctive inclusions. The piece presents with a stylized and dynamic form, evoking the energy and movement of a flame, highlighting the rich chroma and the intrinsic complex mineral structure of the stone. Sodalite is distinguished by its cobalt blue and ultramarine coloration, which in this specimen is enriched by white Calcite veins and patches and greenish shades of Ægirina, a testament to the geological processes that guided its formation. Each surface of the flame, mirror-polished, captures the light, amplifying the depth of colors and the mineral’s intrinsic luster. The alternation between more compact areas and zones characterized by greater dispersion of inclusions creates a hypnotic visual effect, making each side of the piece a painting in itself. The formation of Sodalite is typical of alkaline igneous rocks, such as nepheline syenites, where it crystallizes in specific geochemical environments that determine its vibrant coloration and its complex matrix. The Calcite inclusions are common and often appear as veins or lighter patches, while the greenish intrusions of Ægirina add a touch of rarity and further geological interest to this specimen. This Sodalite flame is not only a piece of mineralogy but a true work of natural art, worked with mastery to transform a rough mineral into a decorative object of great impact. Its solid presence and the beauty of its veining make it a precious addition to any collection of sculpted minerals, a distinctive element for the decor of refined spaces, or a focal point in a modern Wunderkammer, capable of drawing the eye and sparking reflection on the power and elegance of nature.

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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Sodalite with Calcite and Ægirina inclusions, artisanal polishing — This fascinating flame sculpture was created from a block of natural Sodalite sourced from the rich mines of Brazil, a material prized for its deep blue tones and distinctive inclusions. The piece presents with a stylized and dynamic form, evoking the energy and movement of a flame, highlighting the rich chroma and the intrinsic complex mineral structure of the stone. Sodalite is distinguished by its cobalt blue and ultramarine coloration, which in this specimen is enriched by white Calcite veins and patches and greenish shades of Ægirina, a testament to the geological processes that guided its formation. Each surface of the flame, mirror-polished, captures the light, amplifying the depth of colors and the mineral’s intrinsic luster. The alternation between more compact areas and zones characterized by greater dispersion of inclusions creates a hypnotic visual effect, making each side of the piece a painting in itself. The formation of Sodalite is typical of alkaline igneous rocks, such as nepheline syenites, where it crystallizes in specific geochemical environments that determine its vibrant coloration and its complex matrix. The Calcite inclusions are common and often appear as veins or lighter patches, while the greenish intrusions of Ægirina add a touch of rarity and further geological interest to this specimen. This Sodalite flame is not only a piece of mineralogy but a true work of natural art, worked with mastery to transform a rough mineral into a decorative object of great impact. Its solid presence and the beauty of its veining make it a precious addition to any collection of sculpted minerals, a distinctive element for the decor of refined spaces, or a focal point in a modern Wunderkammer, capable of drawing the eye and sparking reflection on the power and elegance of nature.

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
Vivid Royal Blue Sodalite Flame
Mineral form
Carved flame sculpture,
Supplement
Dynamic White and Deep Matrix
Weight
591 g
Country of origin
Brazil
Height
130 mm
Width
80 mm
Depth
40 mm
ItalyVerified
14183
Objects sold
98.43%
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