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LOT 2865
Natural History - Amethyst Crystal Geode Section Group [20]
1 - 1 7/8 in. (1.1 kg total, 26-48 mm).
Comprising variously sized cut sections, each with small dark purple to lavender-coloured amethyst crystals. [20, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2865
Natural History - Amethyst Crystal Geode Section Group [20]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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Natural History - Historic Mineral Specimen Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising: ruby from East Africa, collection number 172; orange citrine, collection number 296; aventurine, collection number 306; colourless aquamarine from Minas Gerais, Brazil, collection number 157; blue opal, collection number 141; a cut and polished amethyst slice from Brazil, collection number 360; deep seaweed-green tourmaline from Nigeria, West Africa, collection number 329; turquoise from Cornwall, England, collection number 22; agate from North Transvaal, South Africa, collection number 198. 53 grams total, 13-55 mm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Seven specimens accompanied by an original historic index file card. -
Natural History - Large Cut and Polished Blue Agate Crystal Slice
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
In enhanced dark blue colour, the internal cavity with quartz crystals. 663 grams, 23 cm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Grade A Cut and Polished Agate Slice Collection [3]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Each transparent and showing attractive banding. 257 grams total, 11.1-12 cm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).