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LOT 2481
Massive Quartz Rock Crystal Point Collection [3]
4 - 4 1/4 in. (795 grams total, 10.2-10.9 cm).
Comprising three large, almost clear prismatic points with some inclusions. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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Cut and Polished Purple Amethyst Crystal Obelisk Trio
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Each with facetted edges, showing interesting internal inclusions. 165 grams total, 70-75 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK. -
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Historic Roman 'Spartan Basalt' Cut & Polished Green Porphyry Sheet Group [3]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Large cut and polished sections, mined in Greece, cut and polished on both sides, probably recycled material mined in ancient Roman times. 375 grams total, 11.4-13.3 cm
From Greece. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
Also known as Lapis Lacedaemonius and Porfido Verde Antico, a type of green porphyry quarried in Greece. Spartan basalt is a form of andesite or volcanic rock known today only from a single source in the village of Krokees on the Peloponnese in Greece. In addition, ancient sources mention a quarry of Lapis Lacedaemonius in Taygetus. -
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Amethyst Crystal Cut Slab Specimen Group [50]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising fifty unpolished cut slices in various sizes in purple to white colour. 1.51 kg total, 37-80 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
