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Large Natural Smithsonite Plate-like Specimen
$2,564.18
£1,875
€2,236.30
CA$3,515.80
A$3,949.60
CHF 2,101.93
MX$48,838.37
NOK 25,612.30
SEK 24,763.42
DKK 16,680.70
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A large natural blue and white smithsonite plate-like specimen.
Once forming part of a private UK collection, this striking icy-blue specimen of an irregular shape originates from Mexico, presented on one of our large painted plaster bases.
Smithsonite is an ore of zinc with a botryoidal structure – a term used to describe its clustered, grape-like formations characterised by their rounded or bulbous shape. It is named after English scientist and mineralogist, James Smithson (1786 – 1929) who published numerous scientific papers on chemistry, geology and mineralogy in the early 1800s.
He was also responsible for defining calamine, which would later the renamed “smithsonite” in his honour.
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Includes an exclusive large custom-made neoclassical style display plinth – ø25.5 cm x height 9.5 cm
Additional dimensions (specimen only):
Height 25.5cm (10in)
Width 18.5cm (7.28in)
Depth 4cm (1.57in)
Weight 2.2kg
- Dimensions:Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Width: 7.29 in (18.5 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Prehistoric
- Condition:Good structural condition. This is a naturally made, prehistoric specimen 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: 9343741stDibs: LU2096343140112
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