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LOT 1925
Natural History - Historic Azurite on Malachite Mineral Specimen
4 in. (288 grams, 10 cm).
The specimen with dark green tabular malachite with clusters of deep-blue tabular azurite crystals. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Collected in person from various parts of the world mainly between 1957-1966.
From the private mineral collection of Stephen Atkinson, Harpenden, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the vendor giving details of him collecting these minerals throughout his life.
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LOT 1925
Natural History - Historic Azurite on Malachite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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