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Chlorite Quartz Crystal Mineral Display Specimen Chlorite Quartz Crystal Mineral Display Specimen Chlorite Quartz Crystal Mineral Display Specimen
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LOT 2861

Chlorite Quartz Crystal Mineral Display Specimen

3 1/2 in. (74.5 grams, 88 mm).

A double-terminated crystal with clusters of chlorite quartz. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Property of a North West London, UK, lady.

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LOT 2861

Chlorite Quartz Crystal Mineral Display Specimen

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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