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LOT 2463
Natural History - Hematoid Quartz Crystal Specimen Group [50]
3/8 - 1 1/4 in. (82 grams total, 10-31 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 2463
Natural History - Hematoid Quartz Crystal Specimen Group [50]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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