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LOT 2252
Natural History - Cut and Polished Agate Crystal Geode Slice Group [6]
4 5/8 - 5 1/8 in. (625 grams total, 11.7-13 cm).
Comprising six polished slices showing attractive banding, some with the internal cavity filled with quartz crystals. [6, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2252
Natural History - Cut and Polished Agate Crystal Geode Slice Group [6]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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