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LOT 2613
Historic 'Brazil' Tourmaline Mineral Specimen
2 in. (120 grams, 53 mm).
Black variety with crystals showing striations, collection number 72. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970.
From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent.
Accompanied by an original historic index file card.
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