Mountain Crystal Clear Quality sphere Crystal - Height: 13.5 cm - Width: 13.5 cm- 3390 g

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Polished mountain crystal sphere from Brazil, weighing 3390 g and measuring 13.5 cm in height, 13.5 cm in width, and 42.39 cm in depth.

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Description from the seller

Beautiful polished rock crystal from Brazil, highly transparent, perfectly round with a rainbow iridescence, superb.

The name 'bergkristal' is derived from the Greek word 'Krustallos' meaning ice. It was believed that rock crystal was ice shaped by the gods.

In the Mesolithic era, rock crystal was already known. During Roman times it was marketed from the Alps under the name 'petrified ice'. Theophrastus called it 'krystallos'. Pliny the Elder also mentions it. The name 'quartz' was introduced in 1529 by Georgius Agricola. The peoples of the East regarded rock crystal as the stone of patience and perfection. Tibetans use rock crystal to treat wounds.

The choice of rock crystal as a drinking glass or as part of medieval jewelry can be attributed to the belief that these crystals would break or discolor when they came into contact with poison. Thus the chain became an amulet that protected the king.

Sent by registered mail and insured.

Seller's Story

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Beautiful polished rock crystal from Brazil, highly transparent, perfectly round with a rainbow iridescence, superb.

The name 'bergkristal' is derived from the Greek word 'Krustallos' meaning ice. It was believed that rock crystal was ice shaped by the gods.

In the Mesolithic era, rock crystal was already known. During Roman times it was marketed from the Alps under the name 'petrified ice'. Theophrastus called it 'krystallos'. Pliny the Elder also mentions it. The name 'quartz' was introduced in 1529 by Georgius Agricola. The peoples of the East regarded rock crystal as the stone of patience and perfection. Tibetans use rock crystal to treat wounds.

The choice of rock crystal as a drinking glass or as part of medieval jewelry can be attributed to the belief that these crystals would break or discolor when they came into contact with poison. Thus the chain became an amulet that protected the king.

Sent by registered mail and insured.

Seller's Story

seller since 2015 on Catawiki loyal collaboration with Catawiki. winning something via Catawiki can pay off; prices are in many cases lower than retail prices. keep it fun, where the platform is intended, so that everyone wins something fairly. if questions or problems arise I always look for a solution so the customer is satisfied and returns to the beautiful platform. we package in good boxes with good filling materials fragile/fragile stickers on the box. and the items are sent registered and insured. kind regards` Jim gems and stone collectors platform Catawiki
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Details

Main mineral
Mountain Crystal Clear Quality sphere
Mineral form
Crystal
Weight
3390 g
Country of origin
Brazil
Height
13.5 cm
Width
13.5 cm
Depth
42.39 cm
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Objects sold
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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.

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