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LOT 2724
Deep Purple Amethyst Crystal Mineral Specimen Pair [2]
3 1/2 - 3 5/8 in. (1 kg total, 88-92 mm).
Comprising two cut geode sections, each with large prismatic amethyst crystals. [2, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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