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LOT 2455
50 Fuchsite Mica Specimens
1 - 2 in. (1.2 kg total, 28-54 mm).
A group of 50 green fuchsite mica specimens with pearly lustre. [50, No Reserve]
ProvenanceMineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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LOT 2455
50 Fuchsite Mica Specimens
Estimate £10 - 20€12 - 23 (for guidance only)$14 - 27 (for guidance only)
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