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LOT 2553
Natural History - Fire Opal on Matrix Specimen Group [100]
3/4 - 1 1/2 in. (564 grams total, 20-40 mm).
The matrices containing a number of dark orange examples. [100, No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2553
Natural History - Fire Opal on Matrix Specimen Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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