Half Amethyst Geode with Calcite Formation Overlaid by Hematite and White Quartz

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Half Amethyst Geode with Calcite Formation Overlaid by Hematite and White Quartz

About the Item

This is an extraordinary half geode with a calcite formation. This piece celebrates the visual phenomenon of the geode interior with some parts of the sculpture being rough basalt, and others showcasing combinations of amethyst, green celadonite, brown agate, white quartz, hematite and calcite formations. The bottom part is the rough basalt, allowing us to imagine how this piece was spotted and formed inside the cavities of volcanic rock millions of years ago. The front edges of the geode have been polished, revealing a vibrant combination of green celadonite, brown agate, and white quartz that frames the amethyst creation on the inside. The interior of the piece reflects the exceptional beauty of a natural wonder due to its deep purple amethyst crystals and the unusual calcite formation at its centre. The half geode invites us to think of a “cave” of basalt, celadonite and agate that preserved and protected the treasure at its centre, over millions of years. This rare calcite formation embellishing the centre is overlaid at its base with tiny crystals of black hematite and white quartz. It’s a very special one of a kind piece of museum quality. A stunning, decorative piece, impressive for its size and on a custom metal stand. 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: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 11.03 in (28 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Agate,Amethyst,Quartz
Place of Origin:
Uruguay
Period:
15th Century and Earlier
Date of Manufacture:
120-140 million years - Cretaceous period
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: Stock No. 3821stDibs: LU5394220193452