Wonderful - Extremely Rare Mineral - Blue Azurite in Kaolin Matrix - Extremely Valuable Collector's Sphere - Height: 67.5 mm - Width: 67.5 mm- 418 g
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Meteorite sphere featuring blue azurite in kaolin matrix from the Altai Mountains, Siberia, Russia, with a 67.5 mm diameter and a weight of 418 g.
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This rare, exceptionally beautiful collectible sphere represents a geological wonder. Its unique beauty comes from azurite, a copper mineral of deep blue, set in a matrix of kaolin of absolute purity. Originating from the prestigious Altai Mountains in Siberia, Russia, this sphere is a masterpiece of nature.
Azurite, with its deep blue crystals, creates a stunning contrast with the kaolin matrix, which looks like a white canvas on which it is painted in an extraordinary way. Its luster and its intense color provide a captivating visual display.
This specimen has a diameter of 67.5 millimeters and has been skillfully hand-polished to best highlight its natural beauty.
The Altai Mountains in Siberia, Russia, represent a region of extraordinary geological and mineralogical interest. This area is renowned for hosting a wide variety of unique minerals and crystals, including azurite. The geological and climatic conditions of the Altai have contributed to the formation of high-quality minerals in this region, making this sphere a true treasure of the Earth.
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 TranslateThis rare, exceptionally beautiful collectible sphere represents a geological wonder. Its unique beauty comes from azurite, a copper mineral of deep blue, set in a matrix of kaolin of absolute purity. Originating from the prestigious Altai Mountains in Siberia, Russia, this sphere is a masterpiece of nature.
Azurite, with its deep blue crystals, creates a stunning contrast with the kaolin matrix, which looks like a white canvas on which it is painted in an extraordinary way. Its luster and its intense color provide a captivating visual display.
This specimen has a diameter of 67.5 millimeters and has been skillfully hand-polished to best highlight its natural beauty.
The Altai Mountains in Siberia, Russia, represent a region of extraordinary geological and mineralogical interest. This area is renowned for hosting a wide variety of unique minerals and crystals, including azurite. The geological and climatic conditions of the Altai have contributed to the formation of high-quality minerals in this region, making this sphere a true treasure of the Earth.
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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Main mineral
Wonderful - Extremely Rare Mineral -
Mineral form
Blue Azurite in Kaolin Matrix - Extremely Valuable Collector's Sphere
Weight
418 g
Country of origin
The Altai Mountains in Siberia, Russia,
Height
67.5 mm
Width
67.5 mm
Depth
67.5 mm
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It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. However, using or wearing gemstones or minerals does not mean that you can treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care professional for information on health care issues and do not stop any medications or courses of treatment, without first consulting your health care professional. The use of gemstones or minerals as a wellness therapy is one of personal choice. While stones or crystals have been used historically to relieve or prevent symptoms, the objects sold on our website offer no guarantee of results. Therefore, Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for the effectiveness of these objects sold herein.
