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LOT 1838
Natural History - Boxed Amethyst Crystal Geode Section with Calcite
3 in. (110 grams, 78 mm).
Comprising a large prism calcite crystal on purple amethyst crystals. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1838
Natural History - Boxed Amethyst Crystal Geode Section with Calcite
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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