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LOT 2447
Amethyst Crystal Mineral Specimen Group [6]
3 - 5 1/4 in. (1.78 kg total, 7.8-13.5 cm).
Comprising large geode sections lined with lavender and dark purple coloured amethyst crystals. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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