Stock No. 38194

Collection of 9 Prehistoric Minerals including Fluorites & Blue John

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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£1,645.00

Dimensions

Depth: 7.5cm2.95in

Width: 5.5cm2.17in

Height: 4cm1.57in

Weight: 1.5kg3.31lbs

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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

About this piece

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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 – Treak Cliff, Castleton, Derby

Fluorite – Bonsall Moor, Derby

Copy to a new draftFluorite ‘Blue John’ – Treak Cliff, Castleton, Derby

Fluorite ‘Blue John’ – Treak Cliff, Castleton, Derby

Fluorite – Masson Hill, Derby

Fluorite ‘Blue John’ – Treak Cliff, Castleton, Derby

Fluorite – Old End Mine, Crich Inlier, Derby

Fluorite – Old End Mine, Crich Inlier, Derby

Fluorite – Old End Mine, Crich Inlier, Derby

Additional Information

Largest specemin – 7.5 x 5.5 x 3

Weight for the set.

Additional information

Weight 1.5 kg
Dimensions 7.5 × 5.5 × 4 cm
Origin

Unknown

Date of Manufacture

Prehistoric

Maker

Material

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