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Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Mineral Specimens
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A striking collection of 5 mineral specimens in natural form.
Each presented on exclusive custom display plinths, this collection showcases a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens formed over millions of years, each with their own impressive colours, characteristics, and qualities.
Included in this stunning collection is a Salrose, derived from the French ’salt rose’, a vibrant Purpurite originating from Namibia and a fluorescent Madagascan green fluorite.
This impressive group of mineral specimens have been hand-selected from collections to create a unique set, ideal for use as natural sculpture in an interior. Arranged in any formation, they make striking decorative pieces for a collector’s cabinet or sideboard, showcasing wondrous specimens of natural history.
As displayed left to right:
Malachite and Chrysocolla
Malachite and chrysocolla, originating from the Congo, also features in its complex mix of vibrant green and blue. Malachite is the more frequently associated mineral to the chrysocolla out of this part of the world.
Madagascan green fluorite
This fluorite specimen is of an impressive scale and unusual irregular shape with large cube crystals displayed on a custom neoclassical style stand.
Fluorite, from the latin ‘fluere’ meaning ‘to flow’, forms in bands of largely fluorescent colour, hence its name. It is also known to change colour in different forms of light.
Purpurite
This Purpurite, a Manganese iron phosphate mineral, is a rare specimen exhibiting a beautiful vibrant purple with elements of golds and browns.
Originating from Namibia, this mineral has not formed crystals but rather a beautiful metallic chatoyancy in veins and along fracture plains.
Chalcedony
Many fragments of Chalcedony contain microscopic elements of other minerals, giving a range of colours.
Its name derives from the ancient port of Turkey, which was once called Khalkedon in Asian Minor, where there were deposits.
This clever specimen forms in cavities cracks, and through pre-existing rocks, in particular volcanic rocks.
Due to chalcedony forming in various colours, it has been used for an array of decorative items over time, such as statues, sculptures, bowls, and, more commonly, jewellery.
Drusi Salrose
The Drusi Salrose, originating from Congo, gets its name from the French term for ‘salt rose’. Featuring in this collection is a coalition Dolomite specimen from Kakanda, Congo, showcasing its exquisite pink crystalline lustre with splashes of white and pale pink tones.
Additional information
Comes with 5 exclusive small custom-made plaster display plinths – ø10.5 x H 6.5cm
The overall dimensions stated are for the largest specimen (Madagascan green fluorite) and base.
The overall weight is for the specimens and bases combined.
Additional dimensions (specimen only):
Malachite and Chrysocolla - 15.5 x 10.5 x 6.5cm (6.1 x 4.13 x 2.56in)
Madagascan green fluorite - 16.5 x 10.5 x 6cm (6.5 x 4.13 x 2.36in)
Purpurite - 9 x 9.5 x 8cm (3.54 x 3.74 x 3.15in)
Chalcedony - 13.5 x 14.5 x 5.5cm (5.31 x 5.71 x 2.17in)
Drusi Salrose originating from Congo 15.5 x 10 x 3cm (6.1 x 3.94 x 1.18in)
Total weight of specimens, excl. bases: 5.8kg
- Dimensions:Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 4.14 in (10.5 cm)Depth: 4.14 in (10.5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Prehistoric
- Condition:These naturally made, prehistoric specimens were formed by nature over millions of years. As such, formations, variations and markings are natural and are to be celebrated as features of each specimen.
- Seller Location:Wormelow, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 9343981stDibs: LU2096344121022
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