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LOT 1763
Natural History - Fuchsite Mica Specimen Group
1 3/4 - 3 1/2 in. (2.53 kg total, 43-88 mm).
A group of 50 medium sized fuchsite mica specimens. [50, No Reserve]
Provenance
Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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