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LOT 1964
Natural History - Amethyst Crystal Specimen
4 1/2 in. (667 grams, 11.5 cm).
An amethyst specimen with well-defined crystals within the cavern, in various sizes, the colours ranging from lavender to dark purple. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From Brazil.
Private Shropshire, UK collection.
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