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LOT 2151
Natural History - Amethyst Crystal Geode Section
4 in. (867 grams, 10 cm).
Cut to a roughly triangular shape with dark purple crystals. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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Natural History - Historic Mica Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising a stalactitic structure of brown mica sheets. 200 grams, 10.8 cm
Collected in person from various parts of the world mainly between 1957-1966. From the private mineral collection of Stephen Atkinson, Harpenden, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the vendor giving details of him collecting these minerals throughout his life. -
Natural History - Large Dravite Tourmaline Crystal Specimen Group [10]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising variously sized prismatic crystals in mica. 2.8 kg total, 6.1-11.5 cm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Micaceous Haematite Great Rock Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
With tabular metallic grey crystals; supplied in a display box. 186 grams total, 51 mm
From Great Rock mine, Devon, UK. Collected in person in 1964. From the private mineral collection of Stephen Atkinson, Harpenden, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the vendor giving details of him collecting these minerals throughout his life.