Amethysts Special Collection Specimens Large Amethyst Geode with Calcite Formation - Height: 350 mm - Width: 220 mm- 7143 g

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Large amethyst geode with calcite formation from Uruguay, 350 mm high, 220 mm wide, 110 mm deep, weighing 7143 g.

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A small geological novel carved into matter, that double voice of amethyst and calcite that rarely harmonize so well within the same cavity. This large geode from Uruguay contains an extremely rare internal formation: a primary calcite stalactite that grew millions of years ago from the ceiling of the basaltic cavity and was later partially covered by saturated violet amethyst crystals. This alternation of hydrothermal phases has left a clear imprint in the material: the older calcite emerges as a pale and massive body, while its lower part was colonized by amethyst, which developed its own stalactitic growth following the original structure of the crystal. At a later stage, an additional, more transparent generation of calcite was deposited on top, creating a sequence of layers that reveals the entire history of the geode. The color of the amethyst is typical of Uruguay: deep, vivid, with grape-like reflections and hints of indigo. The calcite, on the other hand, retains a more ethereal, almost glacial presence, like a luminous column immersed in a constellation of violet microcrystals.

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 small geological novel carved into matter, that double voice of amethyst and calcite that rarely harmonize so well within the same cavity. This large geode from Uruguay contains an extremely rare internal formation: a primary calcite stalactite that grew millions of years ago from the ceiling of the basaltic cavity and was later partially covered by saturated violet amethyst crystals. This alternation of hydrothermal phases has left a clear imprint in the material: the older calcite emerges as a pale and massive body, while its lower part was colonized by amethyst, which developed its own stalactitic growth following the original structure of the crystal. At a later stage, an additional, more transparent generation of calcite was deposited on top, creating a sequence of layers that reveals the entire history of the geode. The color of the amethyst is typical of Uruguay: deep, vivid, with grape-like reflections and hints of indigo. The calcite, on the other hand, retains a more ethereal, almost glacial presence, like a luminous column immersed in a constellation of violet microcrystals.

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

Main Mineral
Amethysts Special Collection Specimens
Mineral Form
Large Amethyst Geode with Calcite Formation
Weight
7143 g
Country of Origin
Uruguay
Height
350 mm
Width
220 mm
Depth
110 mm
ItalyVerified
12145
Objects sold
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