GOGOTTE NATURAL CRYSTAL

An exquisite Gogotte Natural Crystal from Fontainebleau, France mounted on bespoke stand

Formed millions of years ago, Gogottes are naturally formed concretions consisting of tiny Quartz fragments bound together by Calcium Carbonate. These exquisite pieces of natural art with their unique cloud like formations and characteristic ripples evokes the soft curves of classical sculpture. The finest specimens are found in Fontainebleau, France.

Approximate Dimensions including the stand: 34cm x 54.5cm x 14.5cm (13.4in x 21.5in x 5.7in)

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Due to crystals being a natural product, this crystal may have some minor imperfections on the outer surface.

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Gogottes form exclusively in the Oligocene-age sands of the Fontainebleau region south of Paris, where a precise confluence of geological conditions creates these extraordinary natural sculptures.

Silica-saturated groundwater percolates through the fine Quartz sand, depositing microscopic layers of Chalcedony cement that bind the grains together. Over millennia, this process builds structures of astonishing complexity with the flowing, organic forms emerging from differential cementation rates and subtle variations in water chemistry and sand porosity.

The resulting sandstone retains the fine, matte texture of its constituent grains while achieving remarkable structural integrity. The pure white colouration indicates exceptionally clean source sand, free from the Iron oxides that tint specimens from other localities. Each Gogotte is unique
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First collected in the 18th century, Gogottes captivated Enlightenment naturalists and later drew the attention of Surrealist artists, who recognised in these forms a kinship with the subconscious landscapes of their own work. Today, Fontainebleau's protected status and the inherent rarity of well-formed specimens make significant examples increasingly scarce.

Presented upon a crimson base that amplifies its sculptural presence, this piece bridges natural history and contemporary art.

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