Couple of Natural Amethyst Geode Slices - Artistic Composition on Stand - Height: 380 mm - Width: 220 mm- 2066 g - (1)

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Spectacular display of vibrant violet crystals from Brazil — This exceptional lot features a pair of sections from an amethyst geode, meticulously cut and polished to reveal their extraordinary internal beauty. The two pieces, originally part of a single geode, have been split longitudinally and artistically arranged on a custom black metal stand, creating a natural work of art that draws the eye. Each slice reveals a cavity lined with countless amethyst crystals, ranging in hue from pale lilac to deep purple, with a vitreous luster that reflects light in an entrancing way. The crystal formation is well defined, with clearly visible points, giving depth and texture to each piece. The outer margins of the geodes display concentric layers of agate, with thin bands of gray, white, and brownish tones that testify to the geological formation process. Amethyst is a variety of quartz, whose violet color results from iron impurities and, in some cases, natural irradiation. It forms inside cavities in volcanic rocks, where silica-rich solutions cool slowly, allowing crystals to grow freely. These specimens, typical of Brazil’s geological formations, are valued not only for their aesthetics but also for their scientific interest as witnesses to Earth’s processes. The composition of these two geodes, presented complementarily on an elegant stand, makes them a highly impactful visual piece. They are perfect for enriching a prestigious mineral collection, as a decorative element in a refined setting, or as a centerpiece in a study or exhibition room. Their intrinsic beauty and the elegance of the presentation render them an aesthetically valuable and collectible investment. The small irregularities, cavities, and chromatic variations visible are intrinsic and natural characteristics of the mineral’s geological formation, attesting to the authenticity and uniqueness of each individual piece.

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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Spectacular display of vibrant violet crystals from Brazil — This exceptional lot features a pair of sections from an amethyst geode, meticulously cut and polished to reveal their extraordinary internal beauty. The two pieces, originally part of a single geode, have been split longitudinally and artistically arranged on a custom black metal stand, creating a natural work of art that draws the eye. Each slice reveals a cavity lined with countless amethyst crystals, ranging in hue from pale lilac to deep purple, with a vitreous luster that reflects light in an entrancing way. The crystal formation is well defined, with clearly visible points, giving depth and texture to each piece. The outer margins of the geodes display concentric layers of agate, with thin bands of gray, white, and brownish tones that testify to the geological formation process. Amethyst is a variety of quartz, whose violet color results from iron impurities and, in some cases, natural irradiation. It forms inside cavities in volcanic rocks, where silica-rich solutions cool slowly, allowing crystals to grow freely. These specimens, typical of Brazil’s geological formations, are valued not only for their aesthetics but also for their scientific interest as witnesses to Earth’s processes. The composition of these two geodes, presented complementarily on an elegant stand, makes them a highly impactful visual piece. They are perfect for enriching a prestigious mineral collection, as a decorative element in a refined setting, or as a centerpiece in a study or exhibition room. Their intrinsic beauty and the elegance of the presentation render them an aesthetically valuable and collectible investment. The small irregularities, cavities, and chromatic variations visible are intrinsic and natural characteristics of the mineral’s geological formation, attesting to the authenticity and uniqueness of each individual piece.

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
Couple of Natural Amethyst Geode Slices -
Mineral form
Artistic Composition on Stand
Supplement
Stunning Deep-Violet Brazilian Amethyst Geode Pair
Weight
2066 g
Country of origin
Brazil
Height
380 mm
Width
220 mm
Depth
100 mm
ItalyVerified
14239
Objects sold
98.4%
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