Sacred Lingam in Dendritic Opal - Height: 120 mm - Width: 65 mm- 580 g





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Shiva Lingam in Madagascar dendritic opal, a rare example of how nature can transform minerals into true abstract paintings. The stone displays a dynamic interweaving of dark dendritic veins, resembling branches and fossilized ferns, set against a milky background animated by vibrant yellow-orange strokes. The effect is that of a fiery landscape reminiscent of petrified sunsets and volcanic glimpses immortalized in the mineral. Dendritic opal forms from the deposition of hydrated silica in rock cavities, where infiltrations of manganese and metallic oxides create characteristic branched inclusions. Each specimen is unique: in this Lingam, warm tones blend with dendritic patterns, resulting in a composition that appears hand-painted. The Lingam, an ancient symbol of Hinduism, represents the cosmic union of Shiva and Shakti, embodying creative energy, balance, and continuity. Its oval and slender shape concentrates the harmony of the whole, becoming a tool for meditation and an object of sacredness. Dendritic opal is considered a stone that promotes inner growth and connection with natural cycles, aiding in developing stability and awareness. This Lingam, with its fiery and branched veins, thus becomes a bridge between geology and spirituality, between natural aesthetics and sacred symbolism. A crafted piece that unites the strength of the Earth, the art of time, and spiritual meaning into a unique object, ideal both as a meditation tool and as a precious collector’s item.
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Shiva Lingam in Madagascar dendritic opal, a rare example of how nature can transform minerals into true abstract paintings. The stone displays a dynamic interweaving of dark dendritic veins, resembling branches and fossilized ferns, set against a milky background animated by vibrant yellow-orange strokes. The effect is that of a fiery landscape reminiscent of petrified sunsets and volcanic glimpses immortalized in the mineral. Dendritic opal forms from the deposition of hydrated silica in rock cavities, where infiltrations of manganese and metallic oxides create characteristic branched inclusions. Each specimen is unique: in this Lingam, warm tones blend with dendritic patterns, resulting in a composition that appears hand-painted. The Lingam, an ancient symbol of Hinduism, represents the cosmic union of Shiva and Shakti, embodying creative energy, balance, and continuity. Its oval and slender shape concentrates the harmony of the whole, becoming a tool for meditation and an object of sacredness. Dendritic opal is considered a stone that promotes inner growth and connection with natural cycles, aiding in developing stability and awareness. This Lingam, with its fiery and branched veins, thus becomes a bridge between geology and spirituality, between natural aesthetics and sacred symbolism. A crafted piece that unites the strength of the Earth, the art of time, and spiritual meaning into a unique object, ideal both as a meditation tool and as a precious collector’s item.
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