Shaped like a butterfly cocoon Amazing natural agate nodule - Height: 840 mm - Width: 250 mm- 37900 g
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Amazing natural agate nodule shaped like a butterfly cocoon from Brazil, measuring 840 mm high, 250 mm wide and 240 mm deep, and weighing 37,900 g.
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Incredible Natural Agate Nodule
This extraordinary piece of natural agate, completely polished, features a unique shape reminiscent of a butterfly cocoon. Large in size and with a deep, glossy brown color, this specimen is of great collectible value and highly decorative. Perfect for embellishing any space, its natural charm is unmatched.
Formation of Agate nodules
Agate nodules form through complex geological processes. Their origin often lies within volcanic cavities, where silica-rich solutions seep in and deposit slowly. Over millions of years, successive layers of silica consolidate and crystallize, creating the beautiful concentric bands and distinctive patterns of agate. The inclusion of different minerals can give the nodules unique colors and designs, making each piece a true masterpiece of nature.
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 TranslateIncredible Natural Agate Nodule
This extraordinary piece of natural agate, completely polished, features a unique shape reminiscent of a butterfly cocoon. Large in size and with a deep, glossy brown color, this specimen is of great collectible value and highly decorative. Perfect for embellishing any space, its natural charm is unmatched.
Formation of Agate nodules
Agate nodules form through complex geological processes. Their origin often lies within volcanic cavities, where silica-rich solutions seep in and deposit slowly. Over millions of years, successive layers of silica consolidate and crystallize, creating the beautiful concentric bands and distinctive patterns of agate. The inclusion of different minerals can give the nodules unique colors and designs, making each piece a true masterpiece of nature.
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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Main Mineral
Shaped like a butterfly cocoon
Mineral Form
Amazing natural agate nodule
Weight
37900 g
Country of Origin
Brazil
Height
840 mm
Width
250 mm
Depth
240 mm
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