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LOT 0431
Natural History - Historic British Purple Fluorite Crystal Specimen
5 3/8 in. (823 grams, 13.8 cm).
The matrix with well-formed, mainly light-coloured crystals. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Cumberland, UK.
Collected in person in 1960.
From the private mineral collection of Stephen Atkinson, Harpenden, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the vendor giving details of him collecting these minerals throughout his life.
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LOT 0431
Natural History - Historic British Purple Fluorite Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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Natural History - Historic Botryoidal Haematite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
With many rounded segments. 124 grams, 62 mm
Collected in person from various parts of the world mainly between 1957-1966. From the private mineral collection of Stephen Atkinson, Harpenden, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the vendor giving details of him collecting these minerals throughout his life. -
Natural History - Australian Agate Creek 'Thunder Egg' Cut Half Group [2]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
From two different nodules, each with a polished face showing the internal structure. 650 grams total, 8.7-10 cm
From Australia. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Cut and Polished Agate Crystal Geode Half and Slice Group [10]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Each with at least one polished face to show the internal layering and crystal formation. 1.86 kg total, 5.8-14 cm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).