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LOT 2575
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]
Provenance
From Mexico.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2575
Natural History - Chalcopyrite 'Peacock Ore' Specimen Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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