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Collection of 7 Natural Mineral Specimens
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A striking collection of 7 natural mineral specimens sourced from an ex. private British collection.
Each presented on exclusive custom display plinths, this set of minerals includes 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 an exquisite pyromorphite on quartz with barite epimorphs sourced from Sarrowcole Vein, in Lead Hills, Scotland.
A striking azurite with malachite, originating from the Congo, also features with its vibrant blue with splashes of pale green and pink.
Silver lead, originating from Namibia, can be seen with its beautiful lustre and natural form.
This impressive group of mineral specimens have been hand-selected from British collections to create a unique set, to be 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:
Calcite
Calcite - orange twist
Azurite with malachite
Pyromorphite on quartz
Dogtooth calcite
Roselite
Silver lead
Additional information
Comes with 7 exclusive custom-made wooden display plinths - ø8 x H5.5 cm (3.15 x 2.17in)
Overall dimensions are for largest specimen and base.
Additional dimensions
Largest specimen - Chalcedony: 5 x 10.5 x 5cm (1.97 x 4.13 x 1.97in)
Combined weight of specimens, excl bases: 1.5 kg
- Dimensions:Height: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)Width: 4.14 in (10.5 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 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: 344061stDibs: LU2096344121202
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