When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
A distinctive green aragonite specimen from the historic Giumentaro Mine, Sicily, Italy, notable for its unusual natural coloration and attractive crystalline development.The specimen displays delicate shades of green aragonite, a particularly interesting and less commonly encountered variety among the classic aragonites of the Sicilian sulfur deposits. Its elongated form and richly textured crystalline surfaces give the piece an elegant and highly characteristic appearance.Under 365 nm UV light, the aragonite displays a striking fluorescence, followed by a clearly visible phosphorescent afterglow after the UV source is switched off, adding another dimension to this unusual specimen.Locality: Giumentaro Mine, Sicily, Italy
Mineral: Aragonite
Color: Natural green
Dimensions: 21 × 10 × 8 cm (8.27 × 3.94 × 3.15 in)
Weight: ≈ 1,000 g / 1.0 kg (2.20 lb)
UV response: Fluorescent & phosphorescent (afterglow) under 365 nm UVFrom an old Sicilian mineral collection assembled over several decades.The specimen has been carefully cleaned under laboratory conditions to reveal and preserve its natural crystalline surfaces.
The photographs and video show the exact specimen offered for sale.
