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Lapidary Works of Art
SCULPTURAL MALACHITE
Bursts in vivid shades of green and hidden crystals in crevices spot this malachite showstopper. Hailing from the Democratic Republic of Congo, part of Africa’s famed Copperbelt, this specimen is a striking example of the banded copper carbonate mineral Cu2(CO3)(OH)2. Prized by ancient cultures for its beauty, malachite has been used as a pigment, for its healing properties, in jewelry and décor. Displayed on a custom, lustrous, black base this substantial specimen provides 360 degrees of gorgeous drama.
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Malachite
Katanga (Democratic Republic of Congo)
L 24 x D 12 x H 21 in (L 60 x D 30 x H 54 cm)
183 lb / 83 kg
Price: $40,000.00
Item code: GD-I1130W
Item code: GD-I1130W
SCULPTURAL MALACHITE
Vivid shades of green weave together magnificent patterns in this dramatic malachite stunner. Hailing from the Democratic Republic of Congo, part of Africa’s famed Copperbelt, this specimen is a striking example of the banded copper carbonate mineral Cu2(CO3)(OH)2. Prized by ancient cultures for its beauty, malachite has been used as a pigment, for its healing properties, in jewelry and décor. Displayed on a custom, lustrous, black base every angle is on show, a lapidary work of art for any space.
Price: $32,000.00
Item code: GD-I1129W
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Malachite
Katanga (Democratic Republic of Congo)
L 16 x D 10 x H 16 in (L 41 x D 25 x H 41 cm)
113 lb / 51 kg
Item code: GD-I1129W
ROSE QUARTZ FLAME
Fascinating and dazzling, the rich pink tones are brought to life with the free form sculptural mineral from the island of Madagascar, known for its fine-quality, translucent rose quartz. A crystalline mineral of silicate and oxygen SiO2, inclusions of dumortierite create the distinctive pink hue. Over the centuries, many cultures including ancient Roman, Egyptian, and Greek civilizations, have valued the mineral for jewelry and décor.The soft pink hues are thought to be a powerful symbol of love, romance and beauty. Displayed on a custom lustrous black base, this timeless beauty elevates any interior.
Price: $24,000.00
Item code: GD-I1158W
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Rose Quartz
Ambatondrazaka (Madagascar)
L 24 x D 16 x H 32 in (L 61 x D 41 x H 81 cm)
301 lb / 136 kg
Item code: GD-I1158W
“THE SNAKE”
Dramatic oranges and browns weave throughout this free form chalcedony as a snake winds through the grass. Originating from Madagascar, “The Snake” includes a rare Carnelian inclusion against the milky white cryptocrystalline quartz mineral SiO2. Originally fashioned into early tools, chalcedony was later appreciated as a gemstone and believed to possess aphrodisiac powers. Displayed on a custom, lustrous, black base every angle is on show, a lapidary work of art for any space.
Price: $12,800.00
Item code: GD-I1121W
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Chalcedony
Mahajanga (Madagascar)
L 18 x D 14 x H 27 in (L 46 x D 36 x H 68 cm)
136 lb / 62 kg
Item code: GD-I1121W
SCULPTURAL TURQUOISE NUGGET
Distinctive blue and green contrasting against hints of brown intertwine, emphasizing the form of this stunning specimen. Long valued for its beauty, turquoise is noted throughout history and the world, from Pliny to the Aztecs. A phosphate of copper and aluminum Cu2+Al6(PO4)4(OH)8.4H2O, turquoise often graces jewelry and décor. This impressive nugget was found in China, where Marco Polo first encountered the mineral known as a stone of happiness. Displayed on a custom, lustrous black base every variation in color and form are showcased from every view – a lapidary work of art to brighten any space.
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Item code: GD-I1191W
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Ma’anshan - Anhui (China)
L 16 x D 10 x H 20 in (L 40 x D 25 x H 50 cm)
37 lb / 16 kg
Item code: GD-I1191W
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