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