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Set of 3 Mineral Specimens including Ruby Zoisite, Adamite Tourmaline

$801.16
£575
€675.57
CA$1,096.07
A$1,158.83
CHF 622.72
MX$13,917.67
NOK 7,797.57
SEK 7,135.35
DKK 5,045.01

About the Item

A collection of 3 natural mineral specimens in complementary green colours, formed by nature over thousands of years. Ex. British collection, this set comprises of three different yet equally as stunning mineral specimens: Ruby zoisite (back left) – also known as Anyolite, this rock is a combination of green zoisite and red corundum which gives it its distinctive green and pink appearance with black inclusions. Tourmaline with quartz and albite (front left) – known for it’s dark brown tones resembling fossilised tree trunks, this tourmaline specimen includes the signature pale pink crystals recognisable as quartz alongside albite in a rare shade of green. Label included. Adamite (right) – a natural specimen named after its founder, Gilbert Joseph Adam (1795-1881), who was Inspector of Finance for the French Government and an enthusiastic mineral collector. Dimensions are for the largest specimen (Ruby Zoisite). Weight for set: 0.9kg
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Width: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)Depth: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Prehistoric
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. 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: 348041stDibs: LU2096348446462

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