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It forms beautiful crystals that resemble the shape of a flower, hence the name \"rose.\" It is typically dark sand-colored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Origin: San Luis, Argentina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Measurements: 70mm x 50mm x 25mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Weight: 44 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocas\u0026Cristales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52536001757484,"sku":"PROSA705025","price":163878.0,"currency_code":"ARS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/9009\/0028\/files\/rosa-del-desierto-minerales-de-coleccion-1428997.jpg?v=1775148127"},{"product_id":"escultura-en-cuarzo-rosa-y-fluorita-colibri-471","title":"Violet hummingbird","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeighing 1.2 kg, this unique piece measures 15 cm wide, 15 cm deep, and 30 cm high and is shaped like a hummingbird. 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The pink tones of the quartz in its body contrast harmoniously with the violet hues of the fluorite in its wings and tail, achieving a vibrant and ethereal effect that evokes the creature's natural grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The piece rests on a formation of desert rose, whose organic texture and sandy color create a dynamic support, like an arid landscape visited by a hummingbird in search of nectar. The base of dark, polished, and solid harzburgite provides stability and visual richness, balancing the composition with its deep tone and understated texture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverall, the sculpture conveys beauty, agility, and balance between the subtlety of the bird and the strength of the mineral environment that supports it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Fluorite, as well as rose quartz and Harzburgite, come from quarries located in the south of the province of Córdoba. 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