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Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens

$2,624.14
£1,875
€2,238.92
CA$3,598.09
A$4,017.36
CHF 2,095.57
MX$49,399.45
NOK 26,448.65
SEK 24,900.47
DKK 16,702.33
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A striking collection of 5 natural mineral specimens. Each presented on exclusive custom display plinths, this set are 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’, coalition Dolomite specimen from Kakanda, Congo, showcasing its exquisite pink crystalline lustre. A Madagascan green fluorite also features with its bright emerald green colour and spectacular radiating vein like features. This impressive group of mineral specimens have been hand-selected from British 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. Additional information Set (left to right): Salrose 12 x 8 x 7cm (4.72 x 3.15 x 2.76in) 1.6kg Kyanite 15.5 x 10 x 5cm (6.1 x 3.94 x 1.99in) 0.95kg Calcedony (largest specimen) 16 x 11 x 9cm (6.3 x 4.33 x 3.54in) 1.65kg Madagascan green fluorite 14.5 x 10 x 6cm (5.71 x 3.94 x 2.36in) 1.1kg Azurite malachite 13 x 8 x 5cm (5.12 x 3.15 x 1.97in) 1kg Comes with 5 exclusive small custom-made display plinths - ø10.5 x H 6.5cm Total weight of specimens, excl. bases: 6.3kg
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.86 in (22.51 cm)Width: 4.33 in (11 cm)Depth: 4.33 in (11 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Prehistoric
  • Condition:
    These are naturally made, prehistoric specimens 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: 9343321stDibs: LU2096343071002

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