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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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Natural History - Polished Copal Pair with Insects
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Comprising two polished specimens containing several insects and other inclusions. 39 grams total, 7.8-11.2 cm
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Natural History - Historic Mineral Specimen Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising: stibnite from Brazil, collection number 5; phyllite from England, collection number 181; galena from Cumbria, England, collection number 3; amphibole, collection number 170; calcite from Yorkshire, England, collection number 52; a banded stone from Iraq; bornite from Galway, Ireland, collection number 2; limestone from Cornwall, England, collection number 452; calcite from North Transvaal, South Africa, collection number 316. 583 grams total, 21-80 mm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Seven specimens accompanied by an original historic index file card. -
Natural History - Large Historic Jadeite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
A large sample displaying dark moss-green, dark emerald-green and light green colours, collection number 376. 1.17 kg, 15.4 cm
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.
