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LOT 2497
Natural History - Historic 'Bombay, India' Okenite Mineral Specimen
2 3/4 in. (43.2 grams, 69 mm).
Primarily consisting of a single 'ball' of acicular crystals, the main spherical structure on a white matrix with a number of massive globules, collection number 550, with an old Gregory. Bottley & Lloyd 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 2497
Natural History - Historic 'Bombay, India' Okenite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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