AMAZING GEODE WITH STALACTITES AND STALAGMITES WITH AMETHYST & GREY DRUZE INSIDE

No. 375

Place of origin: Artigas – Uruguay

Geological period: Cretaceous

Age: 120-140 million years old

Height (including stand): 20cm

Dimensions: H 14cm x W 28cm x D 12cm

Condition: This is an original piece without any restoration

This extraordinary piece is a stunning geode displayed stylishly on a decorative a wooden stand. The interior of the geode comprising a dark grey amethyst druze with multiple stalactite and stalagmite formations. The outer layer of the piece is in its natural state of rough basalt, and two “windows” show the inside of the geode. The edges of the windows have been polished, revealing the layers of grey agate, green celadonite embellished with layer of white quartz. This breath-taking piece is a beautiful visual insight into how geodes are naturally, and how the stunning crystals formed inside the cavities of volcanic rock millions of years ago and a spectacle of stalagmite and stalactites. It’s a very interesting piece due to its mineralogical information, as well as being very decorative due to its size, and its mix of colours.

Price   SOLD

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