Large Natural Smithsonite Plate-Like Specimen
Stock No
34374
2019
- £1,875.00
- €2,266 Euro
- $2,371 US Dollar
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Item Description
A large natural blue and white smithsonite plate-like specimen.
Once forming part of a private UK collection, this striking icy-blue specimen of an irregular shape originates from Mexico, presented on one of our large painted plaster bases.
Smithsonite is an ore of zinc with a botryoidal structure – a term used to describe its clustered, grape-like formations characterised by their rounded or bulbous shape. It 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 also responsible for defining calamine, which would later the renamed “smithsonite” in his honour.
Additional information
Includes an exclusive large custom-made neoclassical style display plinth – ø25.5 cm x height 9.5 cm
Additional dimensions (specimen only):
Height 25.5cm (10in)
Width 18.5cm (7.28in)
Depth 4cm (1.57in)
Weight 2.2kg
CONDITION REPORT
Good structural 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.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Herefordshire, Worcestershire
Item Dimensions
H: 35cm W: 18.5cm D: 4cm
Period
Prehistoric
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Herefordshire, Worcestershire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)1981 541155
+44 (0)778 6916288
