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LOT 2856
Natural History - Historic 'Brazil' Marcasite Mineral Specimen
3 1/4 in. (499 grams, 82 mm).
Displaying metallic green and grey colours, collection number 71. [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 2856
Natural History - Historic 'Brazil' Marcasite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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