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LOT 2308

Blue Calcite Mineral Specimen Group [100]

3/8 - 1 1/2 in. (990 grams total, 9-38 mm).

Comprising one hundred irregular specimens. [100, No Reserve]

Provenance

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

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LOT 2308

Blue Calcite Mineral Specimen Group [100]

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

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