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LOT 2364
Chalcopyrite 'Peacock Ore' Mineral Specimen Group [50]
1 1/8 - 2 in. (2.24 kg total, 28-51 mm).
Displaying mainly rich purple and orange colours. [50, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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