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LOT 2553
Natural History - Historic 'Brazil' Azurite with Malachite Mineral Specimen
3 5/8 in. (305 grams, 93 mm).
Featuring variously coloured azurite crystals and small fibrous malachite crystals, collection number 272. [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 2553
Natural History - Historic 'Brazil' Azurite with Malachite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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