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LOT 2469
Natural History - Boxed Topaz Mineral Specimen Group [10]
3/4 - 1 1/8 in. (94 grams total, 19-28 mm).
Each specimen displaying prismatic crystals on matrix. [10, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Mexico.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2469
Natural History - Boxed Topaz Mineral Specimen Group [10]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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