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LOT 1866

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

NATURAL HISTORY - GALENA WITH QUARTZ AND SPHALERITE CRYSTAL SPECIMEN
2 3/4 in. (189 grams, 68 mm).

A lead grey galena matrix with clusters of black sphalerite crystals and a large quantity of well-formed clear prismatic quartz crystals; supplied in a carboard specimen tray. [No Reserve]

PROVENANCE:
Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).

CONDITION
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