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LOT 2512
Mixed Large Mineral and Crystal Specimen Group [4]
4 3/4 - 8 in. (2.89 kg total, 12.2-20.5 cm).
Comprising: a large section of clear prismatic quartz crystal; yellow calcite; a geode slice with crystal lined cavity; cut spherical geode half with banding and small crystal formation. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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Natural Ruby in Zoisite Mineral Specimen Group [50]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising unpolished sample with red ruby crystals in green zoisite and black hornblende. 1.11 kg total, 18-40 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK. -
Large Lapis Lazuli Sphere
Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
A spectacular large polished sphere of lapis lazuli, polished to show its beautiful structure. 10 kg, 18 cm
Property of an Indian gentleman living in London; previously from an Indian collection. Property of a Californian, USA, collector. -
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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.
