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LOT 2608
Natural History - 'Australia' Polished Stromatolite Block
JERRINAH FORMATION, CIRCA 2.63 BILLION YEARS B.P.
4 1/8 in. (240 grams, 10.4 cm).
A Neo-Archean stone block polished on one face, showing the various rock formations. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Pilbara, Western Australia.
Ex Australian market.
From a Leicestershire, UK, collection.
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LOT 2608
Natural History - 'Australia' Polished Stromatolite Block
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Accompanied by an original historic index file card. -
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Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
