Natural Sodalite Obelisk Sodalite - Height: 360 mm - Width: 110 mm- 2446 g - (1)

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Natural sodalite obelisk, carved and polished from a block of sodalite, weight 2446 g, origin Brazil, height 360 mm, width 110 mm, depth 110 mm.

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Natural sodalite — A rare beauty obelisk, entirely carved and polished from a block of natural sodalite, the mineral that with its deep blue and white and gray veining has fascinated collectors and gemstone lovers since its discovery in the 19th century. This obelisk, with its slender form and pyramidal apex, evokes the symbolic architectures of antiquity and finds its natural place within a cabinet de curiosités, where nature and art merge in an object with timeless charm. Sodalite belongs to the feldspathoid group and crystallizes in the cubic system, distinguished by its hues ranging from deep blue to blue-gray, often enlivened by white calcite intrusions or by orange-veined traces due to oxides. In addition to its aesthetic value, it is appreciated in mineralogy as a typical mineral of alkaline igneous rocks and pegmatites. On the symbolic and collecting plane, sodalite is considered a stone of the mind and knowledge, associated with the search for truth and inner clarity. In context, such an obelisk represents not merely a decorative element, but becomes a bridge between the geological power of the Earth and the human ingenuity that shapes matter. Its polished surfaces, highlighting the color contrasts and making this obelisk a furniture piece of great visual impact: solemn, elegant and capable of conveying the allure of stones.

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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Natural sodalite — A rare beauty obelisk, entirely carved and polished from a block of natural sodalite, the mineral that with its deep blue and white and gray veining has fascinated collectors and gemstone lovers since its discovery in the 19th century. This obelisk, with its slender form and pyramidal apex, evokes the symbolic architectures of antiquity and finds its natural place within a cabinet de curiosités, where nature and art merge in an object with timeless charm. Sodalite belongs to the feldspathoid group and crystallizes in the cubic system, distinguished by its hues ranging from deep blue to blue-gray, often enlivened by white calcite intrusions or by orange-veined traces due to oxides. In addition to its aesthetic value, it is appreciated in mineralogy as a typical mineral of alkaline igneous rocks and pegmatites. On the symbolic and collecting plane, sodalite is considered a stone of the mind and knowledge, associated with the search for truth and inner clarity. In context, such an obelisk represents not merely a decorative element, but becomes a bridge between the geological power of the Earth and the human ingenuity that shapes matter. Its polished surfaces, highlighting the color contrasts and making this obelisk a furniture piece of great visual impact: solemn, elegant and capable of conveying the allure of stones.

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
Natural Sodalite Obelisk
Mineral form
Sodalite
Supplement
Natural Sodalite Obelisk
Weight
2446 g
Country of origin
Brasile
Height
360 mm
Width
110 mm
Depth
110 mm
ItalyVerified
14231
Objects sold
98.4%
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