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LOT 2673
Natural History - Historic 'Beckermet Mine, Cumbria' Spectacular Fluorite on Hematite Mineral Specimen
3 in. (100 grams, 76 mm).
Displaying perfect pale blue fluorite cubes on a hematite matrix with some quartz present, collection number 574; paid £60.00 from Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, in the 1980s, with a label. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970.
From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent.
Accompanied by an original historic index file card.
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LOT 2673
Natural History - Historic 'Beckermet Mine, Cumbria' Spectacular Fluorite on Hematite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
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