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LOT 2277
Natural History - Boxed Cut and Polished Chiastolite Mineral Specimen Group [7]
3/4 - 1 1/4 in. (140 grams total, 21-31 mm).
Comprising seven specimens with black inclusions of graphite; in labelled specimen trays. [7, No Reserve]
Provenance
From China.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2277
Natural History - Boxed Cut and Polished Chiastolite Mineral Specimen Group [7]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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