Stock No. 34408

Collection of 7 Small Natural Mineral Specimens

A striking collection of 7 mineral specimens in natural form sourced from an ex British private collection. Each presented on exclusive custom display plinths, this collection showcases a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens formed over millions of years, each with their own impressive colours, characteristics and qualities. This group contains a range of superb…

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£1,375.00

Dimensions

Depth: 10.5cm4.13in

Width: 10.5cm4.13in

Height: 16.5cm6.5in

Weight: 4.6kg10.14lbs

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Condition Report

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.

Wear

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

Period

Prehistoric

Material

Minerals

Maker

Natural

About this piece

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A striking collection of 7 mineral specimens in natural form sourced from an ex British private collection.

Each presented on exclusive custom display plinths, this collection showcases a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens formed over millions of years, each with their own impressive colours, characteristics and qualities.

This group contains a range of superb small specimens including a vibrant blue Sodalite, an impressive banded boron ore and a striking yellow orpiment. Further details below:

This impressive group of mineral specimens have been hand-selected from collections to create a unique set, ideal for use as natural sculpture in an interior. Arranged in any formation, they make striking small cabinet pieces for a collectors, showcasing wondrous specimens of natural history.

Displayed left to right:

A: Quartz with chrysocolla, Congo

D: Banded boron ore, Russia

E: Orpiment, Peru

F: Sodalite, Arkansas, USA

G: Talc with Actinolite, Norway

B & C remain unidentified.

Additional information

Comes with 7 exclusive small custom-made plaster display plinths – ø10.5 x H 6.5cm

The overall dimensions stated are for the largest specimen (sodalite) and base.

The overall weight is for the specimens and bases combined.

Additional dimensions (specimen only)

Largest specimen (sodalite): H10 x W6 x D3 cm

Total weight of specimens, excl. bases: 1.66kg

Additional information

Weight 4.6 kg
Dimensions 10.5 × 10.5 × 16.5 cm
Period

Prehistoric

Material

Maker

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