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LOT 1933
Natural History - Blue Calcite Specimen Group [100]
5/8 - 1 1/4 in. (795 grams total, 17-33 mm).
Comprising a range of sizes of light blue specimens. [100, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Mexico.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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