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LOT 2378
A Large Group of Pink Dolomite, Pyrite and Rhodenite Specimens [37]
2 - 3 1/4 in. (5.09 kg total, 51-81 mm).
Comprising twenty-two irregular specimens of salmon pink dolomite with marcasite inclusions; six irregular pyrite crystal chunks (Fool's Gold); and nine Rhodonite mineral specimens. [37, No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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LOT 2378
A Large Group of Pink Dolomite, Pyrite and Rhodenite Specimens [37]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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