Large Sphere In Rhodochrosite Large Stalactitic Rhodochrosite - Sphere - Height: 145 mm - Width: 145 mm- 5296 g

Large sphere carved from Rhodochrosite stalactite from the Capillitas mine in Argentina.
This large sphere, with a truly charming and unique appearance. Its swirling bands of stalactites, resembling creamy pink cotton candy, blend with brilliant gemstone pink and together with a dark silvery mineral, sphalerite, create a spectacular explosion of color.
Rhodochrosite was deposited in hydrothermal veins, resulting in thin layers and multiple rings. The formation process is responsible for the thin streaks of color visible in the sphere. The growth rings, similar to the annual growth rings of trees, give it a unique and fascinating pattern,
These spheres are extremely rare and unique, especially due to their size. To create spheres of these sizes you need truly very rare material.