Natural Sodalite Obelisk Sodalite - Height: 360 mm - Width: 110 mm-

atural sodalite — A rare beauty obelisk, entirely carved and polished from a block of natural sodalite, the mineral that with its deep blue and white and gray veining has fascinated collectors and gemstone lovers since its discovery in the 19th century. This obelisk, with its slender form and pyramidal apex, evokes the symbolic architectures of antiquity and finds its natural place within a cabinet de curiosités, where nature and art merge in an object with timeless charm. Sodalite belongs to the feldspathoid group and crystallizes in the cubic system, distinguished by its hues ranging from deep blue to blue-gray, often enlivened by white calcite intrusions or by orange-veined traces due to oxides. In addition to its aesthetic value, it is appreciated in mineralogy as a typical mineral of alkaline igneous rocks and pegmatites. On the symbolic and collecting plane, sodalite is considered a stone of the mind and knowledge, associated with the search for truth and inner clarity. In context, such an obelisk represents not merely a decorative element, but becomes a bridge between the geological power of the Earth and the human ingenuity that shapes matter. Its polished surfaces, highlighting the color contrasts and making this obelisk a furniture piece of great visual impact: solemn, elegant and capable of conveying the allure of stones.

Estimate:$1,011.34

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