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LOT 2677
Cut and Polished 'Minion' Natural Agate Crystal Slice
4 1/8 in. (100 grams, 10.5 cm).
Polished to both sides and with attractive grey banding to the outer layers and an 'eye'-shaped formation above a cavity lined with small crystals, forming a 'minion-like' formation. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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LOT 2677
Cut and Polished 'Minion' Natural Agate Crystal Slice
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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