Stock No. 38193

Collection of 7 Prehistoric Minerals including Fluorites, Sphalerite and Chalcedony

Name: Collection of 7 Prehistoric Minerals including Fluorites, Sphalerite and Chalcedony
SKU: 38193
Price: 475.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

A superb collection of naturally-occurring minerals, curated from private British collections to create a unique set. This varied group showcases seven individual small cabinet specimens, presented in catalogued boxes with handwritten notes on type and source location. A brilliant set for the modern collector interested in ancient curiosities of the natural world! Collection includes the…

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£475.00

Dimensions

Depth: 9cm3.54in

Width: 7.5cm2.95in

Height: 4cm1.57in

Weight: 1.5kg3.31lbs

Metric

Imperial

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Dimensions stated are for green fuchsite specimen (pictured second row right).

Condition Report

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.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Origin

Unknown

Date of Manufacture

Prehistoric

Maker

Natural

Material

Fluorite, Quartz

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About this piece

A superb collection of naturally-occurring minerals, curated from private British collections to create a unique set.

This varied group showcases seven individual small cabinet specimens, presented in catalogued boxes with handwritten notes on type and source location. A brilliant set for the modern collector interested in ancient curiosities of the natural world!

Collection includes the following:

Fluorite – Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Fluorite With Sphalerite – Bere Alston Near Tavistock, Devon

Chalcedony after Fluorite – Wheal Martyn, Cornwall

Fluorite – Bere Alston Near Tavistock, Devon

Additional Information

Largest specemin – 9 x 7.5 x 4

Weight for the set.