Mahogany Obsidian Sphere - Very Rare Quality - Red Dappled Obsidian Sphere - Height: 90 mm - Width: 90 mm- 880 g

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Description from the seller

A one-of-a-kind specimen, destined for the most discerning collectors or enthusiasts of prestigious minerals.
A Mahogany Obsidian sphere of Red Spotted Obsidian, nearly impossible to find due to its incredible quality.
Masterfully polished to highlight the details of its intricate pattern and the depth arising from the strong color contrast, this precious collectible item truly constitutes a unique attractive element.
Like all oxidines, the red variety is of volcanic origin.
The red color is generally due to significant inclusions of iron or copper oxide, which form in the glass during the rapid cooling of lava.
These peculiarities give the stone not only its characteristic red color but also a unique and variable appearance.

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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A one-of-a-kind specimen, destined for the most discerning collectors or enthusiasts of prestigious minerals.
A Mahogany Obsidian sphere of Red Spotted Obsidian, nearly impossible to find due to its incredible quality.
Masterfully polished to highlight the details of its intricate pattern and the depth arising from the strong color contrast, this precious collectible item truly constitutes a unique attractive element.
Like all oxidines, the red variety is of volcanic origin.
The red color is generally due to significant inclusions of iron or copper oxide, which form in the glass during the rapid cooling of lava.
These peculiarities give the stone not only its characteristic red color but also a unique and variable appearance.

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

Mineral Form
Mahogany Obsidian Sphere - Very Rare Quality - Red Dappled Obsidian Sphere
Weight
880 g
Country of Origin
Mexico
Height
90 mm
Width
90 mm
Depth
90 mm
ItalyVerified
12195
Objects sold
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