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LOT 2825

A Very Large Quantity of Durango Apatite Crystal Specimens

1/4 - 3/4 in. (1.01 kg total including box, 6-20 mm).

Mainly comprising pale yellow hexagonal crystal sections, some showing red to brown colours. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From Mexico.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.

CONDITION

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LOT 2825

A Very Large Quantity of Durango Apatite Crystal Specimens

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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