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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]
ProvenanceFrom 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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Natural History - Large Historic 'Blackdean, Durham' Fluorite with Galena Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Beautiful specimen displaying lead-grey galena crystals with a coating of fine purple cubic fluorite, collection number 542; purchased for £50.00 from Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, in the 1980s, with an old label. 1.53 kg, 14 cm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Accompanied by an original historic index file card. -
Natural History - Large Quantity of Polished Green Tourmaline Specimens
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
The colour ranging from light to dark green. 516 grams total, 4-15 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic 'Australia' Opal Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Comprising six small specimens displaying blue and green colours, collection number 218. 6.01 grams total, 13-21 mm
Ex Miss Rawlinson in 1908. Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Accompanied by an original historic index file card.
