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LOT 1984

Natural History - Chrysocolla Mineral Specimen

3 1/8 in. (231 grams, 80 mm).

A turquoise blue chrysocolla mineral specimen with black vein. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From Lily Mine, Pisco Umay Dept., Peru.
Private collection, Munster, Germany.

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LOT 1984

Natural History - Chrysocolla Mineral Specimen

Sold for (Inc. bp): £7

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