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LOT 2525
Natural History - Hematoid Quartz Crystal Specimen Group [50]
1/2 - 1 in. (137 grams total, 14-27 mm).
Comprising a large quantity of dark double-terminated crystals. [50, No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2525
Natural History - Hematoid Quartz Crystal Specimen Group [50]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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