L533 crucifix prismatic crystals from Morocco that

prismatic crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine

The exhibition of the Florence Fragment Collection premiered with the Museo de’ Medici last fall

28" w x 28"h

18th century Italian gilded base with a polished green lava glass point and adorned with green mother of pearl with gold highlights and mounted on an antique metal crown base

18th century Italian spolvero fresco pattern printed onto canvas and framed with a antique red frame and adorned with red ruby stones

L533 crucifix prismatic crystals from Morocco thatFishtail selenite in its matrix on lucite. Fishtail selenite is made up twin crystals of optical selenite that have grown together in the shape of angel wings or "fishtails." This crystalline form of selenite gypsum is comprised of striations that look like optical light fibers. Unusual in size, these specimens have been mined by hand in Mexico. Size: 13 high x 13 wide x 7. 5 deep 23 lbs