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LOT 2232
Natural History - Historic Azurite on Malachite Mineral Specimen
2 1/2 in. (30 grams, 60 mm).
Comprising dark green malachite with tabular deep blue 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 2232
Natural History - Historic Azurite on Malachite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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