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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]

Provenance

From Pilbara, Western Australia.
Ex Australian market.
From a Leicestershire, UK, collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 2608

Natural History - 'Australia' Polished Stromatolite Block

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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