コレクター向けの品。緑色のアラゴナイト(スミソンサイト)標本。こんな品質のものは珍しい。 - Height: 23 cm - Width: 22 cm- 7505 g - (1)

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Rare green aragonite (smithsonite) collector piece from Balochistan, Pakistan, with a botryoidal formation, measuring 23 × 22 × 14 cm and weighing 7505 g.

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Rare Green Aragonite / Smithsonite Specimen – Exceptional Botryoidal Formation

A remarkable natural green aragonite (smithsonite) specimen displaying an exceptional botryoidal, highly sculptural formation. The specimen features beautiful soft sea-green to turquoise-green coloration with intricate rounded crystal clusters creating a fascinating, almost organic surface texture.

What makes this piece particularly attractive is its three-dimensional botryoidal growth, abundant surface detail, and natural variation in color and matrix. Specimens with this combination of size, color, and pronounced formations can be difficult to find, making this an excellent addition to a serious mineral collection.

Specimen Highlights

Natural green aragonite / smithsonite

Exceptional botryoidal crystal formation

Attractive sea-green to turquoise-green coloration

Intricate natural surface texture and mineral patterns

Sculptural, cabinet-quality appearance

Rare and highly collectible aesthetic

Excellent display specimen for collectors and mineral enthusiasts

A striking natural centerpiece for a mineral collection


Collector's Piece

This is a specimen that stands out immediately when displayed. Its unusual formation and rich natural coloration give it a strong presence, while every angle reveals different crystal textures and growth patterns.

A distinctive natural mineral specimen for collectors seeking unusual formations and exceptional visual character.

Mineral identification should be confirmed by appropriate testing or locality documentation if a definitive species determination is required; visual appearance alone cannot reliably distinguish aragonite from smithsonite.

Rare Green Aragonite / Smithsonite Specimen – Exceptional Botryoidal Formation

A remarkable natural green aragonite (smithsonite) specimen displaying an exceptional botryoidal, highly sculptural formation. The specimen features beautiful soft sea-green to turquoise-green coloration with intricate rounded crystal clusters creating a fascinating, almost organic surface texture.

What makes this piece particularly attractive is its three-dimensional botryoidal growth, abundant surface detail, and natural variation in color and matrix. Specimens with this combination of size, color, and pronounced formations can be difficult to find, making this an excellent addition to a serious mineral collection.

Specimen Highlights

Natural green aragonite / smithsonite

Exceptional botryoidal crystal formation

Attractive sea-green to turquoise-green coloration

Intricate natural surface texture and mineral patterns

Sculptural, cabinet-quality appearance

Rare and highly collectible aesthetic

Excellent display specimen for collectors and mineral enthusiasts

A striking natural centerpiece for a mineral collection


Collector's Piece

This is a specimen that stands out immediately when displayed. Its unusual formation and rich natural coloration give it a strong presence, while every angle reveals different crystal textures and growth patterns.

A distinctive natural mineral specimen for collectors seeking unusual formations and exceptional visual character.

Mineral identification should be confirmed by appropriate testing or locality documentation if a definitive species determination is required; visual appearance alone cannot reliably distinguish aragonite from smithsonite.

Details

アイテム数
1
鉱物形態
Collector piece Green aragonite (smithsonite) specimen rare to find such quality
重量
7505 g
産地 (地域/都市)
Balochistan
原産国
Pakistan
高さ
23 cm
22 cm
奥行き
14 cm
イギリスVerified
2
Objects sold
Private

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