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LOT 2143
Natural History - Cut and Polished Pyrite Crystal Block
3 3/8 in. (729 grams, 85 mm).
Comprising a roughly rectangular matrix with one polished face containing a large quantity of pyrite crystals. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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Natural History - Group of Al Haggounia 001 Meteorites
Found Sahara 2006 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Comprising ten variously sized samples. 17.6 grams total, 15.3-19.4 mm
Ex Adrian Contreras, Crater Meteorites, Spain. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by a Crater Meteorite certificate of authenticity card.
The Enstatite-rich Al Haggounia 001 meteorite was found in 2006, and some of the material from this meteorite has also been reported under the name of Northwest Africa 2828 (NWA 2828). The material is heavily weathered and appears to be quite old, possibly 20,000 years. The Enstatite is accompanied by iron-nickle metal, sulfides, graphite, and Schreibersite. -
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Natural History - Quartz Rock Crystal Chunk Group [20]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
In various sizes, mainly transparent. 890 grams total, 37-75 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Massive Amethyst Crystal Point
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
The prismatic point in dark purple colour. 710 grams, 10.8 cm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
