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LOT 2556
Meteorite Crater Tektite Specimen Collection [5]
1 1/4 - 3 3/8 in. (150 grams total, 31-86 mm).
Pebble-like black specimens of meteoric glass of various shapes and sizes. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
Tektites are lumps of black or dark grey natural glass produced from melted crustal rocks that are caused by large hypervelocity meteorite impacts on sediments.
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Natural Uncut Gem Quality Peridot and Garnet Crystals [2]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising a lime green peridot and a dark purple garnet crystal. 2.46 grams total, 15-17 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK. -
Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Composed of alternating grooved cylindrical and oval beads, interspersed with small cylindrical beads; restrung. 29 grams, 43 cm
Ex London art market. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Cut and Polished Agate Geode Slice Collection [18]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising eighteen polished slices displaying banding, some dyed to enhance the colour. 382 grams total, 35-85 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.