Stock No. 34416

Natural Rough Zeolite Specimen

A striking natural rough zeolite specimen with elements of mica, presented on one of our museum-quality painted plaster bases. Zeolite can be found in various shapes, sizes and colours with a wonderful cage-like lattice structure – this specimen in particular is a large irregular shape with well defined channels and cavities. In the 18th century,…

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£1,275.00

Dimensions

Depth: 25.5cm10.04in

Width: 25.5cm10.04in

Height: 39.5cm15.55in

Weight: 11.7kg25.79lbs

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Condition Report

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.

Wear

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

Period

Prehistoric

Material

Mineral

Maker

Natural

About this piece

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A striking natural rough zeolite specimen with elements of mica, presented on one of our museum-quality painted plaster bases.

Zeolite can be found in various shapes, sizes and colours with a wonderful cage-like lattice structure – this specimen in particular is a large irregular shape with well defined channels and cavities.

In the 18th century, Swedish mineralogist Axel Fredrik Cronstedt discovered zeolite and named it after the Greek words zéō meaning ‘to boil’ and líthos meaning ‘stone’.

With its intriguing natural character this mineral would make an impressive sculptural piece in any property or collectors cabinet.

Additional information

Includes an exclusive large custom-made neoclassical style display plinth – ø25.5 cm x height 9.5cm

The overall dimensions are for the specimen and base combined.

Additional dimensions (specimen only)

30 x 22 x 16cm. Weight 7.7kg.

Additional information

Weight 11.7 kg
Dimensions 25.5 × 25.5 × 39.5 cm
Period

Prehistoric

Material

Maker

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