Smithsonite on fluorite

Smithsonite on fluorite, by James Sowerby (1757-1822). Print of a specimen of smithsonite on fluorite from Rutland Cave near Matlock, Derbyshire, (c. 1811). Caption reads: Carbonate of zinc. A new and beautiful variety, coloured by Copper, in Fluor, lately found in Rutland Cave near Matlock. Presented to the Geological Society, by James Sowerby who intends it for publication in his British Mineralogy. Published in: Sowerby, J. British Mineralogy, or coloured figures intended to elucidate the mineralogy of Great Britain, London: R Taylor and Co, 1804-1817, vol 5, plate 447. Hand coloured etching

Picture No

14154235

Media ID

45859961

Size

5808px x 7331px (5.4MB)

Credit

Source

Geological Society of London. Archive reference: LDGSL/543 - Image reference: 04-16

Date

circa 1811