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Exceptional Moss, Blue & White Banded Agate Slice with a Crocodile Drawing

$2,840
£2,156.08
€2,466.10
CA$3,967.89
A$4,413.16
CHF 2,304.42
MX$53,703.49
NOK 29,430.91
SEK 27,601
DKK 18,405.41
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Rare Agate Wings with Crystallized Center – The Perfectly Patterned Agate ▫️ Description A slice that embodies true rarity—this superb Brazilian agate is easily among the rarest we have ever encountered. It’s an agate that’s difficult to even describe. What would you call it? “Crocodile Agate,” “Agate with the Jacaré Drawing,” or “Crocodile Gemstone”? What truly stands out in this piece is the natural alligator drawing. Resting atop the blue “water,” the pattern perfectly mimics nature, with detailed eyes formed by a tiny geode and a perfectly shaped head that continues along the body—it’s impossible to unsee it. This is a remarkable artistic expression from Mother Nature, where a geological masterpiece mirrors a living creature. Not only the drawing, the rarity of this specimen continues to show up geologically, with its moss agate, which is seldom found in pieces from Ametista do Sul and creates patterns reminiscent of forests. Once the moss agate formed the cave for the geode, the blue and white bands took shape, artistically creating a lake-like image that continues, lace by lace, toward the center. Intact and with no treatment at all, the agate is of super-extra grade, a delicate specimen that comes in a custom-made stand so you can fully enjoy it. Simply outstanding. Take a look at the photos, and please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or special requests. 🤍 ▫️ The Crocodile - Moss and Lace Agate Butterfly (Cut, Polished, RAW, no enhancing treatment) ▫️ Color: Green, Blue, White, and Purple ▫️ Size (on Stand): -- 3.9 Kg - 8.6 lb -- Height: 48 cm. - 18.9 In. -- Width: 19 cm. - 7.5 In. -- Depth: 2 cm. - 0.8 In. ▫️ Amethyst Origin: Ametista do Sul - Brazil ▫️ Base: Self Standing ▫️ Ethically Sourced
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.9 in (48.01 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 0.8 in (2.04 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2023
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(One of a Kind)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    Available Now
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Ametista Do Sul, BR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 019001stDibs: LU8516245317282

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