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LOT 2535

Large Blue Calcite Mineral Specimen Group [11]

2 1/8 - 3 1/8 in. (2.16 kg total, 55-79 mm).

Comprising eleven large opaque specimens. [12, No Reserve]

Provenance

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

CONDITION

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LOT 2535

Large Blue Calcite Mineral Specimen Group [11]

Sold for (Inc. bp): £7

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