Aragonite. Wenshan, Yunnan, China. 16 x 16 x 11 cm (6.30 x 6.30 x 4.33 in). ...

Description

Aragonite
Wenshan, Yunnan, China
16 x 16 x 11 cm (6.30 x 6.30 x 4.33 in)

An immense and breath-taking vug lined with bubbly clusters of Aragonite, each with a stunning sky-blue color-caused by copper contents in the surrounding environment-that intensifies towards the center of the display. The translucence and sparkling visual gives an extra dimensionality to this already sculptural piece. Most of the Aragonite is presented on a prior generation of milky-white Aragonite, which nicely contrasts the rest of the specimen in both color and a smoother surface texture. This piece comes with a custom acrylic base.

From the collection of Daniel "Dan" R. Kennedy.

More Information: This piece is in excellent condition. While the listed locality is believed to be accurate based on available information, it is possible that the specimen originated from a different source.


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