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LOT 2017
Natural History - Chalcopyrite 'Peacock Ore' Specimen Group [100]
1/2 - 1 1/8 in. (896 grams total, 15-30 mm).
Displaying rich purple, red, orange and brown colours. [100, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Mexico.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2017
Natural History - Chalcopyrite 'Peacock Ore' Specimen Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £16
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Natural History - Large Desert Rose Specimen Group [20]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising intricate rose-like formations of selenite crystal clusters of various sizes. 1.86 kg total, 48-75 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Tsumeb Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Metallic black cerussite with white quartz. 232 grams, 75 mm
Collected in person in 1966. From the private mineral collection of Stephen Atkinson, Harpenden, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the vendor giving details of him collecting these minerals throughout his life. -
Natural History - Amethyst Crystal Specimen Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising large sections of amethyst, including some tips from larger crystals. 735 grams total, 21-32 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).