Petrified wood sphere with natural crystal druzy – an extraordinary natural one-of-a-kind -- 2904.16 g

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Petrified wood sphere with natural crystal druse, weighing 2904.16 g (120 mm), finished with a polished surface and originating from Madagascar.

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This exceptional sphere of petrified wood combines the warm, earthy aura of fossil wood with a fascinating natural crystal druse and is thus a very special individual piece for mineral and fossil collectors. The surface shows impressive color nuances of warm red, orange, golden brown and earthy brown tones, interwoven with natural structures, grain patterns and delicate drawings. Particularly appealing are the distinctly recognizable wood-like structures that reveal the fossil origin of the material and give each spot on the sphere its own character. The polished surface intensively brings out the different color layers and natural patterns and provides a beautiful shine. As a special highlight, the sphere features a natural druzy structure with crystalline areas, creating an exciting contrast to the warm colors of the petrified wood. The round shape allows the piece to be viewed from all sides and is ideally suited as a decorative display piece, for a high-quality mineral collection or as an extraordinary single piece in a stylish home and display cabinet decoration. The combination of fossil wood structure, intense coloration, natural drawing and crystalline druse makes this sphere a unique piece of natural art, where no piece is alike. Every look at the polished surface reveals new details and makes this sphere a particularly decorative and collectible individual piece.

Hinweis: Der abgebildete Ständer ist nicht im Lieferumfang enthalten.

This exceptional sphere of petrified wood combines the warm, earthy aura of fossil wood with a fascinating natural crystal druse and is thus a very special individual piece for mineral and fossil collectors. The surface shows impressive color nuances of warm red, orange, golden brown and earthy brown tones, interwoven with natural structures, grain patterns and delicate drawings. Particularly appealing are the distinctly recognizable wood-like structures that reveal the fossil origin of the material and give each spot on the sphere its own character. The polished surface intensively brings out the different color layers and natural patterns and provides a beautiful shine. As a special highlight, the sphere features a natural druzy structure with crystalline areas, creating an exciting contrast to the warm colors of the petrified wood. The round shape allows the piece to be viewed from all sides and is ideally suited as a decorative display piece, for a high-quality mineral collection or as an extraordinary single piece in a stylish home and display cabinet decoration. The combination of fossil wood structure, intense coloration, natural drawing and crystalline druse makes this sphere a unique piece of natural art, where no piece is alike. Every look at the polished surface reveals new details and makes this sphere a particularly decorative and collectible individual piece.

Hinweis: Der abgebildete Ständer ist nicht im Lieferumfang enthalten.

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Petrified wood sphere with natural crystal druzy – an extraordinary natural one-of-a-kind
Mineral form
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Weight
2904.16 g
Country of origin
Madagascar
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