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LOT 2720

Natural History - Historic 'Boia Sprie, Romania' Stibnite Mineral Specimen

2 7/8 in. (79 grams, 72 mm).

In the form of a cluster of prismatic radiating crystals, collection number 560, with an old ISIS Minerals 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 2720

Natural History - Historic 'Boia Sprie, Romania' Stibnite Mineral Specimen

Sold for (Inc. bp): £46

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