L552 calcite The Museo de’ Medici is

The Museo de’ Medici is devoted to preserving the history of the Medici family and exhibiting precious collections of works of art

The calcite crystal in sphalerite is from Elmwood Mine in Tennessee

18" long x 18" wide

The combination of the purple amethyst crystal and gold leaf 18th century altar base brings together a historical yet organic modern piece

This type of mineralized petrified wood went through an intricate process that took place over millions of years

L552 calcite The Museo de’ Medici isRuler Selenite with an 18th century Italian gold leaf molding and a natural forming baroque pearl on a lucite base. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. This mineral is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spare. It is then adorned with gold leaf wood molding and the baroque pearl which coordinate beautifully with the