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LOT 1778
Natural History - Chalcopyrite 'Peacock Ore' Group
3/4 - 1 in. (517 grams total, 17-26 mm).
A group of 60 chalcopyrite 'peacock ore' specimens. [60, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Mexico.
Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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Natural History - Large Quartz Crystal Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A group of ten polished quartz crystal specimens. 646 grams total, 60-86 mm
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Amethyst Gem Tree
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Cut and Polished Fossil Cleoniceras Ammonite Halves
Jurassic Period, 199-145 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
A pair of cut Cleoniceras sp. ammonite halves, polished to reveal the distinctive structure of the chambers; some iridescence; chip to edge of one half. 565 grams total, 13.6 cm each
From Madagascar. Ex Lincolnshire, UK, collection.