Rare stalactitic amethyst with gray-green microcrystals - Exceptional stalactite formation from Uruguay - Height: 255 mm - Width: 80 mm- 1550 g - (1)

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Spectacular specimen with dark purple accents on a custom-made base — This unique stalactitic amethyst specimen, from Uruguay, stands out for its rare and fascinating formation. The slender and three-dimensional structure, shaped by ancient geological processes, is entirely coated by dense and brilliant crystallization that makes it a collectible piece of notable interest. The surface consists of thousands of tiny sparkling crystals, characterized by a refined gray-green tone with delicate silvery nuances that catch the light from every angle. Among this microcrystallization emerge numerous quartz tips in intense dark purple hues, creating an elegant color contrast and adding visual depth to the specimen. These purple inclusions, typical of amethyst, glow with luminous reflections, revealing the nature of the underlying mineral. The crystal morphology features rounded volumes, natural reliefs and deep recesses that emphasize its stalactitic origin, a slow and complex formation process that occurred in geological cavities. Lighter crystallizations, irregularly distributed across the surface, further enrich the composition, offering a dynamic visual experience that is always new. The presence of this rare gray-green microcrystallization, combined with the purple quartz tips, makes this piece particularly sought after. Mounted on a custom black metal base, the formation is presented vertically, highlighting its elegant silhouette and allowing the crystallization to be appreciated from every side. The base, with its minimalist design, is intended to enhance the mineral’s aesthetics without diverting attention from its natural beauty. This is an ideal specimen to enrich a prestigious mineral collection or as a distinctive decorative element in a refined environment. Any irregularities, small fractures, cavities or color variations visible are intrinsic characteristics of the mineral’s natural formation and should not be considered defects, but elements that attest to its authenticity and geological history. This piece is offered in excellent condition, preserving all its original integrity and splendor. Name: Stalactitic Amethyst Classification: Mineral Species: Quartz (Amethyst variety) Geologic period: Tertiary Formation Provenance: Uruguay Locality: Uruguay Material: Quartz Work: None (natural specimen), mounted on a custom metal base Dimensions: 255 x 80 x 50 mm (specimen without base) Weight: 1550 grams Support: Custom-made black metal base Condition: Good Lot code: RUA-001 DAG-10

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 specimen with dark purple accents on a custom-made base — This unique stalactitic amethyst specimen, from Uruguay, stands out for its rare and fascinating formation. The slender and three-dimensional structure, shaped by ancient geological processes, is entirely coated by dense and brilliant crystallization that makes it a collectible piece of notable interest. The surface consists of thousands of tiny sparkling crystals, characterized by a refined gray-green tone with delicate silvery nuances that catch the light from every angle. Among this microcrystallization emerge numerous quartz tips in intense dark purple hues, creating an elegant color contrast and adding visual depth to the specimen. These purple inclusions, typical of amethyst, glow with luminous reflections, revealing the nature of the underlying mineral. The crystal morphology features rounded volumes, natural reliefs and deep recesses that emphasize its stalactitic origin, a slow and complex formation process that occurred in geological cavities. Lighter crystallizations, irregularly distributed across the surface, further enrich the composition, offering a dynamic visual experience that is always new. The presence of this rare gray-green microcrystallization, combined with the purple quartz tips, makes this piece particularly sought after. Mounted on a custom black metal base, the formation is presented vertically, highlighting its elegant silhouette and allowing the crystallization to be appreciated from every side. The base, with its minimalist design, is intended to enhance the mineral’s aesthetics without diverting attention from its natural beauty. This is an ideal specimen to enrich a prestigious mineral collection or as a distinctive decorative element in a refined environment. Any irregularities, small fractures, cavities or color variations visible are intrinsic characteristics of the mineral’s natural formation and should not be considered defects, but elements that attest to its authenticity and geological history. This piece is offered in excellent condition, preserving all its original integrity and splendor. Name: Stalactitic Amethyst Classification: Mineral Species: Quartz (Amethyst variety) Geologic period: Tertiary Formation Provenance: Uruguay Locality: Uruguay Material: Quartz Work: None (natural specimen), mounted on a custom metal base Dimensions: 255 x 80 x 50 mm (specimen without base) Weight: 1550 grams Support: Custom-made black metal base Condition: Good Lot code: RUA-001 DAG-10

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
Rare stalactitic amethyst with gray-green microcrystals -
Mineral form
Exceptional stalactite formation from Uruguay
Supplement
Rare gray-green stalactitic amethyst
Weight
1550 g
Country of origin
Uruguay
Height
255 mm
Width
80 mm
Depth
50 mm
ItalyVerified
14272
Objects sold
98.36%
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