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All auctions / Ethnographical / Azurite Sun on Kaolinite Matrix - Australian "Sun"...
Extra Rare Formation — A rare specimen, from the Malbunka mines, in central Australia, world-renowned for giving rise to the extraordinary “Azurite Sun”. This unique formation stands out for its radial discs of an intense, velvety blue, emerging in stark contrast with the light kaolinite matrix. The specimen features a main, large “sun” disk, perfectly crystallized, accompanied by additional smaller concretions, which enrich its aesthetic harmony. The particular discoidal growth of azurite is due to specific geochemical processes of the Malbunka deposit, where mineralization developed in clay-rich environments, creating flat, circular structures entirely different from the classic prismatic crystallizations of the mineral. Beyond its chromatic beauty, the “Sun” azurite represents an absolute rarity in the collector’s scene: specimens of this quality and integrity are sought after by museums and mineral collectors worldwide. The deep blue, a result of the presence of copper, has fascinated since antiquity and has been used as a natural pigment in the arts and in decoration. This specimen combines aesthetic, scientific, and museological value: a true Australian mineral icon, capable of bringing to a collection the charm of one of the most extraordinary and rare formations in nature.
Estimate:£466.26
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