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Each piece reveals natural quartz crystals within chalcedony agate, with visible variation in banding, cavity shape, and crystal texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe five geode halves are selected as a group for visual balance and can be displayed together or individually on a shelf, desk, tray, or mineral cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tres Pinheiros, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chalcedony agate with natural quartz crystal interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five geode halves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 3 inches each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Split and lightly polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shape, crystal formation, banding, and color vary naturally from piece to piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handle with care and dust gently with a soft, dry cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"From The Andes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44594076418105,"sku":"MS-0053","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3134\/5977\/files\/brazilian-oco-geode-halves-set-of-3-collector-specimens-9319237.jpg?v=1786913486"},{"product_id":"the-andean-duet-hand-carved-stone-macaws","title":"Peruvian Hand-Carved Stone Macaw Pair | Jasper \u0026 Green Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-carved stone sculpture from Peru depicting a pair of macaws assembled from contrasting polished minerals. 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His work has been exhibited nationally and is represented by The Longworth Gallery on Canyon Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than using a traditional canvas, this piece transforms the natural faces, points, and contours of a large quartz formation into the physical structure of the artwork. 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We have not identified another documented Frizzell work executed directly on a natural quartz crystal specimen, making this an especially unusual object within the body of work attributed to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystalline surface is not simply a support for the image. Its natural fractures, transparency, points, inclusions, and irregular contours become part of the finished composition, giving the artwork a sculptural presence that changes according to viewing angle and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Quartz Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine natural mineral specimen. Irregular surfaces, inclusions, fractures, variations in transparency, and other geological characteristics are inherent to quartz and should not be considered manufacturing defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the artwork was created directly on the mineral, the form and surface of this particular specimen make the piece inherently unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAttribution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is \u003cstrong\u003eattributed to Charles Frizzell\u003c\/strong\u003e but is unsigned. The attribution accompanies the specimen; however, From The Andes does not represent the work as independently authenticated by Charles Frizzell, his studio, or his representing gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors seeking formal authentication or additional provenance are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFor Collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis singular object may appeal to collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eSouthwestern art, visionary art, Charles Frizzell works, mineral specimens, quartz crystals, painted sculpture, Western art, metaphysical art, and unconventional artist-made objects.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne specimen only.\u003c\/strong\u003e The piece shown is the exact object offered for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n```","brand":"From The Andes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50670972698681,"sku":"MS-0273","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3134\/5977\/files\/charles-frizzell-painted-quartz-crystal-one-of-a-kind-southwestern-art-8171396.jpg?v=1791317535"}],"url":"https:\/\/fromtheandes.com\/collections\/gems-minerals.oembed","provider":"From The Andes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}