Extraordinary Rhodochrosite specimen - top quality mineral on wood and brass artistic base - Height: 192 mm - Width: 100 mm- 1456 g
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Description from the seller
A specimen of Argentine rhodochrosite with a compact and harmonious shape, polished to reveal the wonder of its concentric and stalactitic bands.
The upper part clearly shows the cross-section of ancient stalactite formations, where manganese has created, drop by drop, circular rings in raspberry pink, beige, and pearly white.
The body of the stone maintains a perfect balance between natural lines and geometric surfaces, transforming into a true natural sculpture.
The polished cut highlights the rhythmic structure of the growth levels, witnessing a slow and steady geological process that occurred millions of years ago in the hydrothermal veins of the Capillitas district, in Argentina. This type of formation develops within rock cavities, where manganese-rich and carbonate solutions precipitate in low-temperature environments, giving rise to botryoids and stalactites of extraordinary symmetry. The sample is mounted on an artisanal brass and turned wood base, which emphasizes its verticality and visual lightness.
Every detail, from the beige inclusions to the delicate pink veining, tells a story of mineralization and metamorphism that took geological eras to unfold. A valuable collectible item, also perfect as a refined mineralogical decorative element.
Mounted on an artistic base of our own production, handcrafted in wood and brass.
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 TranslateA specimen of Argentine rhodochrosite with a compact and harmonious shape, polished to reveal the wonder of its concentric and stalactitic bands.
The upper part clearly shows the cross-section of ancient stalactite formations, where manganese has created, drop by drop, circular rings in raspberry pink, beige, and pearly white.
The body of the stone maintains a perfect balance between natural lines and geometric surfaces, transforming into a true natural sculpture.
The polished cut highlights the rhythmic structure of the growth levels, witnessing a slow and steady geological process that occurred millions of years ago in the hydrothermal veins of the Capillitas district, in Argentina. This type of formation develops within rock cavities, where manganese-rich and carbonate solutions precipitate in low-temperature environments, giving rise to botryoids and stalactites of extraordinary symmetry. The sample is mounted on an artisanal brass and turned wood base, which emphasizes its verticality and visual lightness.
Every detail, from the beige inclusions to the delicate pink veining, tells a story of mineralization and metamorphism that took geological eras to unfold. A valuable collectible item, also perfect as a refined mineralogical decorative element.
Mounted on an artistic base of our own production, handcrafted in wood and brass.
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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Mineral Form
Extraordinary Rhodochrosite specimen - top quality mineral on wood and brass artistic base
Weight
1456 g
Country of Origin
Italian Handmade Base - Argentina
Height
192 mm
Width
100 mm
Depth
65 mm
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