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Green organic formation
About the Item
A wonderful display piece showing a prominent thick stalactite at the centre,
covered with glass-like green-brown druzy quartz. The lower border
polished to reveal a wonderful sea green celadonite “shell” belonging to
the original geode.
This piece was legally and ethically sourced directly in the prestigious mines of Uruguay, South America. Uruguayan amethyst is internationally recognised as being the finest and most aesthetic amethyst in the world, due to its intense deep purple colouration, the large size of its peaked crystals, and its durability. These crystals were formed over 120-140 million years during the Cretaceous period, and as all of our pieces are formed naturally, they are completely unique and unrepeatable natural wonders of art.
- Dimensions:Height: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:120-140 Million Years
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
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