Unique Mineral Specimen - Large Size Amethyst Sectioned Geode Natural Deep Purple Color - Height: 385 mm - Width: 475 mm- 68200 g - (1)

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Antonio Rapisarda
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Holds a master’s in chemistry with 25 years’ experience in minerals consulting.

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Large sectioned amethyst geode from Brazil, natural deep purple crystals with macrocrystallization, weighing 68.2 kg and measuring 385 × 475 × 370 mm, stabilised on a sculpted cementitious base and suitable as a decorative sculpture or coffee table with a custom glass top.

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Sectioned Geode with Precious Macrocrystallization — Grande Geode di Ametista Viola – Natural Section on a Sculpted Cementitious Base. An important natural section of first-rate amethyst geode, characterized by well-developed, compact crystals in a deep, saturated violet color. The druse displays mature points with sharp terminations and glossy surfaces, with hues ranging from deep purple to lighter violet along the peripheral zones. The high chromatic concentration is indicative of excellent mineral quality and slow growth in a basaltic environment, where silica-rich solutions and traces of iron allowed the formation of amethyst quartz under stable, prolonged conditions. The crystal surface shows a marked vitreous luster and a sparkling effect clearly visible under direct light. The edge of the section preserves the natural transition between the inner quartz belt and the outer matrix, keeping legible the original morphology of the cavity. The specimen has been stabilized and integrated on a sculpted cementitious base, designed to ensure structural solidity and proper weight distribution. The base, deliberately tactile and irregular, creates a strong aesthetic contrast with the brilliance of the crystals and gives the piece a significant dramatic presence. In terms of size and structure, the piece can also be used as a sculptural decorative element; with the installation of a custom glass panel it can be transformed into a decorative coffee table while keeping the crystal surface fully visible. A piece of great visual impact, suitable for high-level mineral collectors, interior designers, or for contemporary and industrial settings where a natural element of strong character is sought.

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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Sectioned Geode with Precious Macrocrystallization — Grande Geode di Ametista Viola – Natural Section on a Sculpted Cementitious Base. An important natural section of first-rate amethyst geode, characterized by well-developed, compact crystals in a deep, saturated violet color. The druse displays mature points with sharp terminations and glossy surfaces, with hues ranging from deep purple to lighter violet along the peripheral zones. The high chromatic concentration is indicative of excellent mineral quality and slow growth in a basaltic environment, where silica-rich solutions and traces of iron allowed the formation of amethyst quartz under stable, prolonged conditions. The crystal surface shows a marked vitreous luster and a sparkling effect clearly visible under direct light. The edge of the section preserves the natural transition between the inner quartz belt and the outer matrix, keeping legible the original morphology of the cavity. The specimen has been stabilized and integrated on a sculpted cementitious base, designed to ensure structural solidity and proper weight distribution. The base, deliberately tactile and irregular, creates a strong aesthetic contrast with the brilliance of the crystals and gives the piece a significant dramatic presence. In terms of size and structure, the piece can also be used as a sculptural decorative element; with the installation of a custom glass panel it can be transformed into a decorative coffee table while keeping the crystal surface fully visible. A piece of great visual impact, suitable for high-level mineral collectors, interior designers, or for contemporary and industrial settings where a natural element of strong character is sought.

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
Unique Mineral Specimen - Large Size Amethyst Sectioned Geode
Mineral form
Natural Deep Purple Color
Supplement
Macrocrystallization
Weight
68200 g
Country of origin
Brasile
Height
385 mm
Width
475 mm
Depth
370 mm
ItalyVerified
14183
Objects sold
98.43%
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