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Sky-blue Aragonite Mineral Specimen – Wenshan Mine, China
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Aragonite is a polymorph of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). It is elementally identical to calcite but is considerably rarer due to the very specific geological conditions required for its formation. It can exhibit a variety of forms and colors color, although most examples are colorless or red.
This is a stunning example that is easily among the very best of its species. It is immediately impactful for its large size and dimensionality, both of which give the piece a sculpturesque presence, and then there’s the matter of its color. Most pale in color to this example with its intense and arresting sky-blue hue. The piece also has shimmering luster and a very unusual form that comprises a network of thick columns, rounded globes, and small prisms. Its shape has a star-like quality that many liken to Sputnik-inspired sculptures of the 50s and 60s. Others have said the piece reminds them of a crashing wave frozen in time. Dimensional, colorful, and dynamic, it is a breathtaking example of natural art.
The piece comes with a bespoke stand.
Reference: #16866.
- Dimensions:Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 11.42 in (29 cm)Depth: 14.18 in (36 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:This piece is in pristine condition with no repairs or restorations.
- Seller Location:Edison, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8451236665742
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