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Fossil Clams with golden calcite crystals mounted in versatile acrylic display

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Rock in a Box is an original design by Ernesto Duran that celebrates three key aspects of displaying minerals and fossils. First, it creates a vanishing point that enhances the piece's natural beauty. Second, it showcases the fossil or mineral in its original position as found, allowing for a unique perspective on how it was discovered and offering flexibility in display angles. Finally, it provides a modern and versatile way to present the piece, seamlessly fitting into various atmospheres within your home. Fossil Species: Mercenaria permagna Fossil Period: Pleistocene (2 million years) Origin: Ruck's Pit, Fort Drum, Florida This fascinating specimen formed when calcite crystals grew within the two open chambers of a fossil clam that lived approximately two million years ago. The interior of the clam is filled with large, golden-yellow Calcite crystals resulting in an look a like of a fossil geode. In this collection we present a crystallized clams mounted in original design acrylic base.
  • Creator:
    Pietra Gallery (Workshop/Studio)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 14.97 in (38 cm)
  • Style:
    Organic Modern (In the Style Of)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2024
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(One of a Kind)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    Available Now
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Polanco, MX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AJCZ-24032017571stDibs: LU2520340012802

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