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LOT 2818

Group of One Hundred and Eighty [180] Mexican Pyrite 'Fool's Gold' Crystal Specimens

1 - 1 5/8 in. (5.99 kg total including box, 23-42 mm).

Boxed group of irregular nuggets of pyrite showing metallic lustre. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From Mexico.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.

CONDITION

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LOT 2818

Group of One Hundred and Eighty [180] Mexican Pyrite 'Fool's Gold' Crystal Specimens

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

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