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Collection of 8 Prehistoric Minerals including Fluorites, Quartz and Almandine

$1,593.68
£1,145
€1,362.78
CA$2,193.97
A$2,231.73
CHF 1,274.35
MX$26,994
NOK 14,859.59
SEK 15,087.26
DKK 10,187.75

About the Item

A superb collection of naturally-occurring minerals, curated from private British collections to create a unique set. This varied group showcases eight 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! A highlight of this collection is a mineral from the Hansonburg Mining District in Socorro County USA, famous for fluorite crystal specimens. Collection includes the following: Fluorite and quartz, Alston Moor, Cumberland. Fluorite – Mine de Bex, Puy-de-dome, France Fluorite – Mounts d’Auvergine, France Almandine – Zillertal Alps, Tyrol, Austria Fluorite – Blanchhard Mine, Bingham New Mexico Fluorite With Baryte and Galena – Greenhow Hill Yorkshire Fluorite – Cave-in-Rock nr. Rosiclare, Hardin County, Illinois USA Fluorite – Heights Mine, Wearsdale Co. Durham Additional Information Largest specimen – 8 x 7.5 x 4 Weight for the set.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Width: 2.96 in (7.5 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
  • Style:
    Prehistoric (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Prehistoric
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. 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.
  • Seller Location:
    Wormelow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 381921stDibs: LU2096351426052

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