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LOT 2513
Natural History - Boxed Nailhead Calcite Mineral Specimen
1 7/8 in. (65 grams, 48 mm).
A cluster comprising crystals with flat pyramidal termination; supplied in a labelled specimen tray. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From U.S.A.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2513
Natural History - Boxed Nailhead Calcite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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