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LOT 2506
Amethyst Crystal Mineral Specimen Group [100]
7/8 - 2 7/8 in. (2.33 kg total, 23-72 mm).
Comprising one hundred geode sections with vibrant prismatic amethyst crystals. [100, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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