Large Vivid Blue Kyanite with Lustrous Interlocking Prismatic Crystal Blades Majestic Natural Sculpture of Intergrown Bladed Crystals on a Rotating Display Stand - Height: 388 mm - Width: 108 mm- 3252 g - (1)

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Large vivid blue kyanite with interlocking prismatic crystals forming a natural sculpture on a rotating display stand, from Brazil, weighing 3,252 g with dimensions 388 × 108 × 98 mm.

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Natural Formation - Lamellar and Prismatic Crystals — A specimen that commands attention for its size and beauty, this Blue Cyanite is a true geological monument from the fertile mineral lands of Brazil. With a weight surpassing 3.2 kilograms and a height close to 39 centimeters, this piece is a natural sculpture of rare magnificence. Its elongated, vertical form is enhanced by an elegant rotating base in black metal, custom-made to transform contemplation into a dynamic and complete experience. From a mineralogical standpoint, the specimen is a superb manifestation of the crystallization of Cyanite. Its structure is a dense and complex interweaving of lamellar and prismatic crystals that intersect in every direction, creating a tactile and visually fascinating surface. The play of light on its surface, endowed with a luster ranging from vitreous to pearly, is magnificent. The color is the true protagonist: an intense and vibrant blue, with shades spanning from deep sapphire blue to the lightest cerulean. This chromatic saturation, combined with the complexity of its form, immediately catches the eye, making Cyanite a focal point in any environment, whether it is a professional study, a modern living area, or a room of wonders for a collector. Cyanite, whose alternate name "Disthene" derives from Greek and means "double strength" due to its variable hardness, is a highly sought mineral. Finding specimens of this monumental size, with such a rich color and such aesthetically preeminent formation, is an exceptional event. This lot represents a unique opportunity to add to one’s collection a museum-quality piece, a powerful and spectacular fragment of the Earth’s creative force.

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 Formation - Lamellar and Prismatic Crystals — A specimen that commands attention for its size and beauty, this Blue Cyanite is a true geological monument from the fertile mineral lands of Brazil. With a weight surpassing 3.2 kilograms and a height close to 39 centimeters, this piece is a natural sculpture of rare magnificence. Its elongated, vertical form is enhanced by an elegant rotating base in black metal, custom-made to transform contemplation into a dynamic and complete experience. From a mineralogical standpoint, the specimen is a superb manifestation of the crystallization of Cyanite. Its structure is a dense and complex interweaving of lamellar and prismatic crystals that intersect in every direction, creating a tactile and visually fascinating surface. The play of light on its surface, endowed with a luster ranging from vitreous to pearly, is magnificent. The color is the true protagonist: an intense and vibrant blue, with shades spanning from deep sapphire blue to the lightest cerulean. This chromatic saturation, combined with the complexity of its form, immediately catches the eye, making Cyanite a focal point in any environment, whether it is a professional study, a modern living area, or a room of wonders for a collector. Cyanite, whose alternate name "Disthene" derives from Greek and means "double strength" due to its variable hardness, is a highly sought mineral. Finding specimens of this monumental size, with such a rich color and such aesthetically preeminent formation, is an exceptional event. This lot represents a unique opportunity to add to one’s collection a museum-quality piece, a powerful and spectacular fragment of the Earth’s creative force.

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
Large Vivid Blue Kyanite with Lustrous Interlocking Prismatic Crystal Blades
Mineral form
Majestic Natural Sculpture of Intergrown Bladed Crystals on a Rotating Display Stand
Supplement
Extra Large Brazilian Blue Kyanite Sculpture
Weight
3252 g
Country of origin
Brazil
Height
388 mm
Width
108 mm
Depth
98 mm
ItalyVerified
14226
Objects sold
98.41%
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