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Alle Auktionen / Etnografica / Rubellite sphere – Intense pink in a pale mineral matrix.- 3705.19 g


This impressive rubellite ball lives on its exceptionally strong color contrast. Numerous vivid pink to deep raspberry-red rubellite patches are spread across an mostly cream-white matrix, creating a lively, almost speckled drawing. Thanks to the spherical form, this pattern continues all around, turning practically every viewing angle into a new composition. The rubellite inclusions appear in very different forms. In addition to fine, speckled patches, there are larger, clearly delineated crystal areas and irregular accumulations. Their color palette ranges from bright magenta and bold pink to dark wine red. Especially against the light background, these shades display enormous presence. The matrix itself is by no means uniformly white. Cream-colored and slightly gray to beige patches run through the material, giving it added depth. In places, individual areas are slightly translucent and crystalline, so the otherwise strong drawing is occasionally interrupted by lighter, calm zones. The high-gloss polish brings out both the intense color of the rubellite and the different mineral structures particularly nicely. Rubellite denotes the pink to intensely red variety of tourmaline. Its characteristic strong pink, red and raspberry tones make it one of the most striking and sought-after color variants within the tourmaline group. In this ball, the rubellite does not appear as a single freestanding crystal, but embedded in its light accompanying matrix. It is precisely this combination that gives the piece its unmistakable character. In the metaphysical stone tradition, rubellite is mainly associated with joy of life, emotional strength, passion, and heart energy. It is attributed with a revitalizing and at the same time harmonizing effect. The ball form additionally stands for wholeness, balance, and a steady glow. A striking rubellite ball with an unusually dense pink-red drawing, strong contrast, and a fascinating natural mineral structure. Stand not included in delivery. Stone: Very Rare A+ Rubellite-Tourmaline Weight: 3705,19g Size: 150mm Treatment: None Origin: Madagascar Our shipping costs are checked and acknowledged by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that handles final inspection, collection, packaging, and shipping; this is what creates 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 saved.. In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone. In some stones we have held lighting under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And it may lead to 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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