Aragonite
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A fine specimen of this pretty material from Wenshan, the famous hemimorphite locality. It looks almost like coral, and in fact, is chemically almost identical, except formed by deposition rather than tiny sea animals. The sky-blue color is from copper content.
Product details
SpeciesAragonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.4 x 6.9 x 6.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityChina, Yunnan, Wenshan Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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dramatic flos-ferri growths and pastel sprays; prized for sculptural forms, rarity of pristine pieces, and historic European localities.Regional guide
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