Polished Pietersite Slab. Arizona, USA. 6.34 x 2.87 x 0.24 inches (16.10 x 7.30 x 0.60 cm). ...

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Polished Pietersite Slab
Arizona, USA
6.34 x 2.87 x 0.24 inches (16.10 x 7.30 x 0.60 cm)

An intricate network of fibrous structures defines this rare Arizona Pietersite, where layered bands and fractured zones create a richly textured visual field. Areas of warm bronze and deep olive-brown catch the light with intermittent chatoyance, emerging from within a matrix of pale cream, gray, and muted rose hues. The composition shifts from tightly packed, vertical striations to more diffuse, marbled regions, giving the slab a sense of depth and internal motion. Natural edges remain along portions of the perimeter, lending contrast to the polished surface and reinforcing the material's organic origin. This visually complex specimen captures the distinctive character of Pietersite in a form well-suited for display.

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