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UK HERITAGE

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Item Details

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.

• Period: Prehistoric
• • Price: £1,875.00
  • €2,266 Euro
  • $2,371 US Dollar
• Location: Worcestershire
• • Dimensions: H: 35cm (13.78in)
  • W: 18.5cm (7.28in)
  • D: 4cm (1.57in)