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Granite Core Sample Mineral Display Specimen Group Granite Core Sample Mineral Display Specimen Group Granite Core Sample Mineral Display Specimen Group
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LOT 2808

Granite Core Sample Mineral Display Specimen Group

4 1/2 - 8 in. (3.35 kg total. 11.5-20.5 cm).

Comprising five different cylindrical core samples. [5, No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex property of a North West London, UK, lady.

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LOT 2808

Granite Core Sample Mineral Display Specimen Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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