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LOT 1867
Natural History - Historic British Red Tourmaline Crystal Specimen
2 in. (21 grams, 48 mm).
The red prismatic crystals on host rock. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Cornwall, UK.
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.
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LOT 1867
Natural History - Historic British Red Tourmaline Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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