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LOT 2022
Natural History - Amethyst Crystal Specimen Group
1 - 2 5/8 in. (2.41 kg total, 25-67 mm).
A group of 100 amethyst geode sections displaying purple crystals of various sizes and shades of purple. [100, No Reserve]
Provenance
Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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