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Merlinit Obelisks – Expressive natural stones with an...

Merlinit Obelisks – Expressive natural stones with an...

This exceptional Merlinite obelisks impress with their fascinating natural structure and their varied mineral markings. The carefully developed forms bring out the characteristic interplay of the different mineral constituents especially beautifully. Light, quartz-like areas meet dark inclusions and form a high-contrast pattern that gives each individual obelisk its own appearance. When viewed, a fascinating variety of natural structures, irregular inclusions and fine transitions reveal themselves. The dark mineral areas spread in different ways within the lighter matrix and thereby create a lively, almost mosaic-like drawing. Depending on the viewing angle and incidence of light, further details come to light, while the polished surfaces emphasize the natural structure and provide an appealing interplay of shine and depth. The slender obelisk shape gives the stones an elegant and at the same time powerful presence. Through their upward-tapering tips they look particularly harmonious and set a striking accent both when displayed individually and when arranged together. The different patterns make each specimen a unique eye-catcher, which blends wonderfully into an existing mineral collection. Particularly interesting is the natural diversity within this selection. No obelisk matches another completely: the distribution of dark inclusions, the form of the light mineral areas and the fine structural differences ensure that every piece shows new details from different perspectives. It is precisely these irregularities that give the stones their special charm and make them interesting to lovers of extraordinary minerals. Whether as a decorative display piece, as a complement to a collection, or as a stylish element in a modern living environment — these Merlinite obelisks combine a striking form with a fascinating natural drawing. Their individual structure makes them timeless natural stone objects that attract attention without being intrusive. Stone: Merlinite Total weight: 2616.16 g Treatment: None Origin: Madagascar Our shipping costs are checked and recognized by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that performs the final inspection, collection, packaging and shipping; thereby these shipping costs arise. The buyer bears all possible import and export costs, customs fees, shipping costs, etc.. See also our other items and shipping costs, pickup costs saved.. In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone. With some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And it can lead to deviations in colors, 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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