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Natural White Smithsonite Specimen
About the Item
A large natural white smithsonite specimen.
Once forming part of a private UK collection, this striking white specimen displays a unique irregular shape originating from Mexico.
Smithsonite is an ore of zinc with a botryoidal structure; a term used to describe the clustered, grape-like formations characterised by their rounded or bulbous shape. This mineral 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 responsible for defining calamine, which would later be renamed “smithsonite” in his honour.
Additional information
Includes an exclusive medium custom-made neoclassical style display plinth – ø17 x H6.5cm
Additional dimensions (specimens only)
Height 23cm (9.1in)
Width 21cm (8.27in)
Depth 8cm (3.15in)
Weight 1.93kg.
- Dimensions:Height: 11.62 in (29.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Prehistoric
- 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: 9343901stDibs: LU2096344116512
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