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Septarians are characterized by their distinctive structures, where light beige and gray-brown areas merge with gold-yellow, rust-brown, and dark brown to black veins. These high-contrast markings give the polished spheres a striking appearance, reminiscent of natural cracks, mineral veins, and mosaic-like patterns. The color palette ranges from light sandy and cream tones to warm ocher and honey hues, up to deep inclusions. In some spheres, larger light areas dominate, crossed by dark lines. Other specimens display a more contrasting pattern with gold-yellow regions and dark, irregular structures. This creates a varied interplay of colors, shapes, and mineral drawings in each sphere. Particularly characteristic are the net-like veins and defined areas that are known as the typical appearance of septarias. The smoothly polished surfaces emphasize these structures clearly and provide a pleasing gloss. Depending on the incidence of light, the different tones and the depth of the drawing come into their own in different ways. Septarians form through geological processes in which cracks and cavities can develop in rock nodules, later filled with mineral substances. The resulting patterns are a distinctive feature of this material and make septarians popular among collectors and lovers of exceptional natural stones. With their classic spherical form, the stones can be viewed from various angles, revealing new details of the grain again and again. They are excellent for presentation in a mineral collection, in a display case, or as an decorative focal point on a shelf or sideboard. When combined with other polished minerals, the warm earth and gold tones come into their own especially well. The Septarian spheres combine a timeless form with a striking, natural drawing and are an attractive addition for collectors and lovers of special stones. Note: The sphere stands shown in the pictures are not included in the delivery. Stone: Septarian Weight: 2150,15g Size: - Treatment: None Origin: Madagascar Our shipping costs have been checked and acknowledged by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packaging and the shipping; this is what makes up these shipping costs. Buyer bears all potential import and export costs, duties, shipping costs, etc.. See also our other items and shipping costs; pickup costs can be saved.. In some of the pictures the stone was backlit to show you the color of the stone. In some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And there may be color deviations, etc., as every computer, monitor and phone can display colors with different qualities. The disclaimer about the healing properties as previously given : It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. We and Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.
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