Morocco Agate Slice - Rare Agate Geode - Wood and Steel Artistic Base - Height: 135 mm - Width: 70 mm- 307 g - (1)
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Moroccan agate slice geode on a wood and steel artistic base, 135 mm high, 70 mm wide, 70 mm deep, 307 g, exclusive.
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Wood and Steel Artistic Base — An intriguing agate nodule that has been carefully cut and polished to highlight its distinctive characteristics. This specimen was collected at Agouim, a renowned locality in Morocco, famous for its production of several formations of agate and jasper. Moroccan Agate presents a fascinating and distinctive structure. As is typical of agates, the stone usually shows natural fractures and its center is composed mainly of white quartz. However, what makes this agate particularly interesting are the bands of vibrant colors that run through it. You can find red, yellow, and brown bands that create a variety of unique patterns. These bands can be characterized by feather, tubular, and eye patterns, adding further charm and complexity to the stone.
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.
Translated by Google TranslateWood and Steel Artistic Base — An intriguing agate nodule that has been carefully cut and polished to highlight its distinctive characteristics. This specimen was collected at Agouim, a renowned locality in Morocco, famous for its production of several formations of agate and jasper. Moroccan Agate presents a fascinating and distinctive structure. As is typical of agates, the stone usually shows natural fractures and its center is composed mainly of white quartz. However, what makes this agate particularly interesting are the bands of vibrant colors that run through it. You can find red, yellow, and brown bands that create a variety of unique patterns. These bands can be characterized by feather, tubular, and eye patterns, adding further charm and complexity to the stone.
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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Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Morocco Agate Slice - Rare Agate Geode -
Mineral form
Wood and Steel Artistic Base
Supplement
Exclusive
Weight
307 g
Country of origin
Marocco
Height
135 mm
Width
70 mm
Depth
70 mm
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