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LOT 2931
Group of Twenty Four [24] Boxed Orange Calcite Mineral Specimens
1 1/4 - 1 7/8 in. (1.23 kg total, 33-48 mm).
Boxed group of irregular specimens showing vitreous lustre, each in a labelled display tray. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Mexico.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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LOT 2931
Group of Twenty Four [24] Boxed Orange Calcite Mineral Specimens
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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