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LOT 2212
Natural History - Boxed Citrine 'Porcupine' Crystal Specimen
2 in. (47 grams, 52 mm).
With dark crystals; supplied in a labelled specimen tray. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2212
Natural History - Boxed Citrine 'Porcupine' Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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