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LOT 2770
Natural History - Historic 'Brazil' Muscovite with Quartz Crystal Specimen
3 3/4 in. (299 grams, 96 mm).
Displaying creamy-white, white, colourless and yellowish white colours, collection number 271. [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 2770
Natural History - Historic 'Brazil' Muscovite with Quartz Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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