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LOT 2436
Malawi Agate Crystal Geode Section Collection [3]
5 - 5 7/8 in. (2.15 kg total, 12.8-14.4 cm).
Each displaying dramatic colourful banding on the cut face. [3, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Malawi.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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