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LOT 2475
Azurite Crystal Mineral Specimen
2 7/8 in. (182 grams, 73 mm).
Vivid blue druzy azurite on a matrix. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Durango, Mexico.
From the private collection of a Cornish, UK, gentleman.
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Amethyst Crystal Geode with Calcite Rosettes
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Beautifully prepared section with polished edges and two natural 'windows', a thick blanket of prismatic amethyst crystal lining the interior, two calcite rosettes at the centre and aggregates of darker crystals. 6.9 kg, 23 x 24 x 10 cm
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White Fluorite and Pyrite Mineral Specimen
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A matrix with fluorite, calcite and druzy pyrite. 112 grams, 82 mm
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Cathedral Geode Half with Amethyst and Calcite Crystals
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Opening Bid: £1,000
The cathedral lined with large deep purple amethyst crystals, white dog tooth calcite crystals emerging from the left corner; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 17.35 kg, 35 cm
From Artigas, Uruguay. Property of a London lady.